With the imminent threat of emerging infectious diseases in our midst, Dr. Arthur Dessi Roman provides a step by step guide on how institutions can prepare for these EIDs.
Dr. Mary Ann Lansang teaches us how to use the concepts of evidence-based medicine in our daily lives as infection prevention and control practitioners
Dr. Mary Ann Lansang teaches us how to use the concepts of evidence-based medicine in our daily lives as infection prevention and control practitioners
This Manual of Procedures (MOP) was developed to assist and align the efforts in implementing AMS programs in all (Level I, II, and III) hospitals across the country. It seeks to serve as a guide to individual hospitals in the design and establishment of local AMS programs while providing a framework for national-level action and commitment.
Recommendations within this document are, as far as possible, based on review of published literature on strategies that have shown to be effective. Consultation with key members (Infectious Diseases physicians, clinical pharmacists, and Infection Control nurses) from eight (8) pilot hospitals as well as the National Antibiotic Guidelines Committee (NAGCom), other national Infectious Diseases societies and relevant DOH offices were undertaken to obtain a consensus opinion and ensure that this MOP is practical and feasible.
All attempts to consider the context of local culture and practices have been taken in the creation of this MOP. Nonetheless, we have chosen to only define core aspects of the national AMS program without being overly prescriptive. Hospitals are strongly encouraged to adapt this MOP to their individual setting in order to maximize its effectiveness, including reduce barriers to implementation and encourage shared ownership towards the goal of AMS.
Infection Prevention and Control in Hospitals by Dr DeleKemi Dele-Ijagbulu
Infection prevention and control is everybody's business! It is an essential, though often under-recognised and under supported part of the infrastructure of health care. However it saves lives and prevents avoidable morbidity and mortality. This presentation highlights the importance and the practical components of infection prevention and control in the hospital setting.
Infection Control and Antibiotic Stewardship Symposia presented in Milot, Haiti at Hôpital Sacré Coeur.
CRUDEM’s Education Committee (a subcommittee of the Board of Directors) sponsors one-week medical symposia on specific medical topics, i.e. diabetes, infectious disease. The classes are held at Hôpital Sacré Coeur and doctors and nurses come from all over Haiti to attend.
Presentation by Dr. Arthur Dessi Roman discussing the importance of safe injection practices and revisiting the recommendations on sharp injury prevention technologies
Infection prevention and control general principles and role of microbiology ...maak16
The aim of this review is to know the general principles of infection control and prevention and the role of medical laboratory specialists, hoping that the medical laboratory specialists will play a valuable and effective role in the field of infection control and prevention, thereby preventing hospital infections and antibiotic resistance and providing a safe environment for the patient, health care providers and the community.
Antimicrobial stewardship
Healthcare associated infections
Infection prevention and control
Microbiology laboratory
Hierarchy of Infection Controls
Dr. Lauri Hicks - One Health Antibiotic Stewardship Human Health ExamplesJohn Blue
One Health Antibiotic Stewardship Human Health Examples - Dr. Dawn Sievert, Associate Director for Antimicrobial Resistance, Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases, CDC; Dr. Edward J. Septimus, V.P. Research & Infectious Diseases, Hospital Corporation of America; Dr. Lauri Hicks, Director, Office of Antibiotic Stewardship, CDC, from the 2017 NIAA Antibiotic Symposium - Antibiotic Stewardship: Collaborative Strategy for Animal Agriculture and Human Health, October 31 - November 2, 2017, Herndon, Virginia, USA.
More presentations at http://www.swinecast.com/2017-niaa-antibiotic-symposium-antibiotic-stewardship
In light of the rise in MERS CoV cases in the Middle East the Yale-Tulane ESF-8 Planning and Response Program has produced this special report. It was compiled entirely from open source materials. Please feel free to forward the report to anyone who might be interested.
This Manual of Procedures (MOP) was developed to assist and align the efforts in implementing AMS programs in all (Level I, II, and III) hospitals across the country. It seeks to serve as a guide to individual hospitals in the design and establishment of local AMS programs while providing a framework for national-level action and commitment.
Recommendations within this document are, as far as possible, based on review of published literature on strategies that have shown to be effective. Consultation with key members (Infectious Diseases physicians, clinical pharmacists, and Infection Control nurses) from eight (8) pilot hospitals as well as the National Antibiotic Guidelines Committee (NAGCom), other national Infectious Diseases societies and relevant DOH offices were undertaken to obtain a consensus opinion and ensure that this MOP is practical and feasible.
All attempts to consider the context of local culture and practices have been taken in the creation of this MOP. Nonetheless, we have chosen to only define core aspects of the national AMS program without being overly prescriptive. Hospitals are strongly encouraged to adapt this MOP to their individual setting in order to maximize its effectiveness, including reduce barriers to implementation and encourage shared ownership towards the goal of AMS.
Infection Prevention and Control in Hospitals by Dr DeleKemi Dele-Ijagbulu
Infection prevention and control is everybody's business! It is an essential, though often under-recognised and under supported part of the infrastructure of health care. However it saves lives and prevents avoidable morbidity and mortality. This presentation highlights the importance and the practical components of infection prevention and control in the hospital setting.
Infection Control and Antibiotic Stewardship Symposia presented in Milot, Haiti at Hôpital Sacré Coeur.
CRUDEM’s Education Committee (a subcommittee of the Board of Directors) sponsors one-week medical symposia on specific medical topics, i.e. diabetes, infectious disease. The classes are held at Hôpital Sacré Coeur and doctors and nurses come from all over Haiti to attend.
Presentation by Dr. Arthur Dessi Roman discussing the importance of safe injection practices and revisiting the recommendations on sharp injury prevention technologies
Infection prevention and control general principles and role of microbiology ...maak16
The aim of this review is to know the general principles of infection control and prevention and the role of medical laboratory specialists, hoping that the medical laboratory specialists will play a valuable and effective role in the field of infection control and prevention, thereby preventing hospital infections and antibiotic resistance and providing a safe environment for the patient, health care providers and the community.
Antimicrobial stewardship
Healthcare associated infections
Infection prevention and control
Microbiology laboratory
Hierarchy of Infection Controls
Dr. Lauri Hicks - One Health Antibiotic Stewardship Human Health ExamplesJohn Blue
One Health Antibiotic Stewardship Human Health Examples - Dr. Dawn Sievert, Associate Director for Antimicrobial Resistance, Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases, CDC; Dr. Edward J. Septimus, V.P. Research & Infectious Diseases, Hospital Corporation of America; Dr. Lauri Hicks, Director, Office of Antibiotic Stewardship, CDC, from the 2017 NIAA Antibiotic Symposium - Antibiotic Stewardship: Collaborative Strategy for Animal Agriculture and Human Health, October 31 - November 2, 2017, Herndon, Virginia, USA.
More presentations at http://www.swinecast.com/2017-niaa-antibiotic-symposium-antibiotic-stewardship
In light of the rise in MERS CoV cases in the Middle East the Yale-Tulane ESF-8 Planning and Response Program has produced this special report. It was compiled entirely from open source materials. Please feel free to forward the report to anyone who might be interested.
Current and future animal vaccine research activities at ILRIILRI
Presentation by Vish Nene at the 12th Biennial Conference of the Society for Tropical Veterinary Medicine (STVM) and the VIII International Conference on Ticks and Tick-borne Pathogens (TTP-8) Cape Town, South Africa 24 to 29 August 2014.
Introduction into workshop about avian influenza preparedness in EU/EEA countries reviewing preparedness and response activities related to H5N1 and H5N8 outbreaks in Europe
The Diagnostic & Testing virtual conference held on the 11th June 2020 was an inspiring event examining the role of both molecular and rapid diagnostics in tackling disease, infection and reducing the impact of COVID-19 within our communities and hospitals. The virtual conference explored how health professionals, academics and industry are driving diagnostic and testing usage within laboratories, pharmacies and community practice.
The conference built upon the UK Diagnostics Summit held annually in London discussed how diagnostics and testing are tackling COVID-19, the technology in development, accuracy of COVID-19 tests as well as exploring current testing methods for cancer, diabetes, sepsis, urinary tract infections and HAI’S.
Prix Galien International 2024 Forum ProgramLevi Shapiro
June 20, 2024, Prix Galien International and Jerusalem Ethics Forum in ROME. Detailed agenda including panels:
- ADVANCES IN CARDIOLOGY: A NEW PARADIGM IS COMING
- WOMEN’S HEALTH: FERTILITY PRESERVATION
- WHAT’S NEW IN THE TREATMENT OF INFECTIOUS,
ONCOLOGICAL AND INFLAMMATORY SKIN DISEASES?
- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ETHICS
- GENE THERAPY
- BEYOND BORDERS: GLOBAL INITIATIVES FOR DEMOCRATIZING LIFE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES AND PROMOTING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE
- ETHICAL CHALLENGES IN LIFE SCIENCES
- Prix Galien International Awards Ceremony
Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
- Video recording of this lecture in English language: https://youtu.be/lK81BzxMqdo
- Video recording of this lecture in Arabic language: https://youtu.be/Ve4P0COk9OI
- Link to download the book free: https://nephrotube.blogspot.com/p/nephrotube-nephrology-books.html
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NVBDCP.pptx Nation vector borne disease control programSapna Thakur
NVBDCP was launched in 2003-2004 . Vector-Borne Disease: Disease that results from an infection transmitted to humans and other animals by blood-feeding arthropods, such as mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas. Examples of vector-borne diseases include Dengue fever, West Nile Virus, Lyme disease, and malaria.
The prostate is an exocrine gland of the male mammalian reproductive system
It is a walnut-sized gland that forms part of the male reproductive system and is located in front of the rectum and just below the urinary bladder
Function is to store and secrete a clear, slightly alkaline fluid that constitutes 10-30% of the volume of the seminal fluid that along with the spermatozoa, constitutes semen
A healthy human prostate measures (4cm-vertical, by 3cm-horizontal, 2cm ant-post ).
It surrounds the urethra just below the urinary bladder. It has anterior, median, posterior and two lateral lobes
It’s work is regulated by androgens which are responsible for male sex characteristics
Generalised disease of the prostate due to hormonal derangement which leads to non malignant enlargement of the gland (increase in the number of epithelial cells and stromal tissue)to cause compression of the urethra leading to symptoms (LUTS
Explore natural remedies for syphilis treatment in Singapore. Discover alternative therapies, herbal remedies, and lifestyle changes that may complement conventional treatments. Learn about holistic approaches to managing syphilis symptoms and supporting overall health.
micro teaching on communication m.sc nursing.pdfAnurag Sharma
Microteaching is a unique model of practice teaching. It is a viable instrument for the. desired change in the teaching behavior or the behavior potential which, in specified types of real. classroom situations, tends to facilitate the achievement of specified types of objectives.
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar leads (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
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The "New Drug Discovery and Development" process involves the identification, design, testing, and manufacturing of novel pharmaceutical compounds with the aim of introducing new and improved treatments for various medical conditions. This comprehensive endeavor encompasses various stages, including target identification, preclinical studies, clinical trials, regulatory approval, and post-market surveillance. It involves multidisciplinary collaboration among scientists, researchers, clinicians, regulatory experts, and pharmaceutical companies to bring innovative therapies to market and address unmet medical needs.
Acute scrotum is a general term referring to an emergency condition affecting the contents or the wall of the scrotum.
There are a number of conditions that present acutely, predominantly with pain and/or swelling
A careful and detailed history and examination, and in some cases, investigations allow differentiation between these diagnoses. A prompt diagnosis is essential as the patient may require urgent surgical intervention
Testicular torsion refers to twisting of the spermatic cord, causing ischaemia of the testicle.
Testicular torsion results from inadequate fixation of the testis to the tunica vaginalis producing ischemia from reduced arterial inflow and venous outflow obstruction.
The prevalence of testicular torsion in adult patients hospitalized with acute scrotal pain is approximately 25 to 50 percent
ABCs in EIDs: Preparing for Emerging Infectious Diseases
1. Your Step by Step Guide in Preparing
for Emerging Infectious Diseases
Arthur Dessi E. Roman MD MTM FPCP FPSMID
PHICS 21st Annual Convention
Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila, 28 May 2015
EIDs
@gonnabedess #WhatNow
@PHICS2015 @gonnabedess
‘s in
by AD Roman presented during the 21st PHICS
Annual Convention, 27-28 May 2015
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Why is PH concerned about the
threat of EIDs?
According to NSO, as
of April 2014:
•
worldwide
• ~53.3 % in Middle
East (majority are
in KSA)
• China is nearby
by AD Roman presented duringthe 21st PHICS AnnualConvention, 27-28May 2015
3. With emerging diseases at
the forefront, should travel
history be placed in the
general data?
by AD Roman presented duringthe 21st PHICS AnnualConvention, 27-28May 2015
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Objectives
• To discuss general guidelines in preparing for EIDs
in your institution
• To elaborate on the roles of hospitals/frontliners in
case detection, reporting, and controlling the
spread of EIDs
by AD Roman presented duringthe 21st PHICS AnnualConvention, 27-28May 2015
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EIDs are evolving
Interim guidelines change as new
information becomes available.
Keep yourself
updated!
by AD Roman presented duringthe 21st PHICS AnnualConvention, 27-28May 2015
6. by AD Roman presented duringthe 21st PHICS AnnualConvention, 27-28May 2015
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Definitions
“Emerging" infectious diseases
Infectious diseases whose incidence in humans has
increased in the past 2 decades or threatens to
increase in the near future which respect no
national boundaries
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/page/background-goals
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Definitions
Re-emerging Infectious Diseases
Old infections re-emerging as a result of antimicrobial
resistance in known agents or breakdowns in public
health measures/ infrastructures, e.g. diphtheria,
pertussis, measles, Chikungunya
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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. Communicable disease threats report, Week 21, 17-23 May 2015. Accessed on 23 May
2015 from http://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publications/Publications/ communicable-disease-threats-report-23-may-2015.pdf
MERS-CoV Case Count
as of 23 May 2015
• Total no. of confirmed cases: 1,152
• Total no. of deaths: 471 deaths
• Crude case fatality rate: 40.9%
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Where did MERS-CoV come from?
• MERS CoV found in camels from
Egypt, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia
• Camels from Jordan, Oman, Qatar,
Saudi Arabia and the UAE (even
from Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria and
other African araes) have shown
high rates of antibodies against
MERS-CoV
Evidence for Camel-to-Human Transmission of MERS
Coronavirus. New England Journal of Medicine, 2014. 371(14):
p. 1359-1360.
Alagaili,A.N., et al., MiddleEast respiratory syndromecoronavirusinfectionin
dromedarycamelsinSaudi Arabia. mBio, 2014. 5(2):p. e00884-14.
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Where did MERS-CoV come from?
• Many similar coronaviruses have been isolated in bats
• In MERS case, an identical MERS-CoV strain have been isolated
from a bat captured near the patient’s house
Taphozous
perforatus
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How did it transfer from camels to humans?
• Still not clear.
• Droplet contact?
– high viral loads in nasal swab
samples from camels
– Fecal samples
– conjunctival swabs
by AD Roman presented duringthe 21st PHICS AnnualConvention, 27-28May 2015
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How did it transfer from camels to humans?
• A recent study published by
Azhar EI et al. reported the
isolation of the virus in an
air sample collected in a
camel barn involved in a
possible camel-to-human
outbreak, warranting
further investigations for
the possible airborne
transmission of MERS-CoV
by AD Roman presented duringthe 21st PHICS AnnualConvention, 27-28May 2015
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How did it transfer from camels to humans?
Camel urine:
A traditional medicine
Camel milk:
suggests a potential food-borne
transmission of the virus by
consuming raw milk, a traditional
behaviour in Arabic culture
Evidence for Camel-to-Human Transmission of MERS Coronavirus. New
England Journal of Medicine, 2014. 371(14): p. 1359-1360.
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Reproduction Number
by AD Roman presented duringthe 21st PHICS AnnualConvention, 27-28May 2015
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MERS: Reproduction number
MERS R0 = 0.60 to 0.69
suggests that MERS-CoV does not yet have
pandemic potential
No ongoing spreading of MERS-CoV in the community
Romulus Breban, Julien Riou, Arnaud Fontanet: Interhuman transmissibility of Middle East respiratory syndrome
coronavirus:estimation of pandemicrisk. TheLancet, 05July 2013
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MERS: Transmission
• human-to-human transmission occurs via, close
contact
– caring for or living with an infected person
– healthcare workers taking care of MERS patients
• All reported cases have been linked to countries in
and near the Arabian Peninsula.
by AD Roman presented duringthe 21st PHICS AnnualConvention, 27-28May 2015
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MERS-CoV
• It is not always possible to identify patients with
MERS-CoV early because some have mild or unusual
symptoms
– It is important that health-care workers apply standard
precautions consistently with all patients regardless of
their diagnosis in all work practices all the time
by AD Roman presented duringthe 21st PHICS AnnualConvention, 27-28May 2015
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MERS-CoV
• Droplet precautions should be added to the
standard precautions when providing care to all
patients with symptoms of acute respiratory
infection
• Contact precautions and eye protection should be
added when caring for probable or confirmed cases
of MERS-CoV infection
• Airborne precautions should be applied when
performing aerosol generating procedures
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Goggles or face shield
• N95 mask (or P100)
• Gown
• Gloves
• Shoecover
• Additional: cap
25. Spot Quiz
What is the is the single most
important action to stop
spreading infection and disease?
A. Wearing a mask
B. Taking daily Vitamin C
C. Handwashing
D. Taking antibiotics
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General Guidelines in the Preparation
and Management of EIDs
1. Operationalize your response.
2. Designate a team in charge of EIDs.
3. Designate areas in your institution for:
– Screening and triage
– Isolation of suspect cases
4. Apply standard precautions for all patients.
5. Understand the basics of transmission-based
precautions.
6. Decide on the extent of your patient
involvement and prepare accordingly.
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General Guidelines in the Preparation
and Management of EIDs
1. Operationalize your response.
2. Decide on the extent of your patient
involvement and prepare accordingly.
3. Designate a team in charge of EIDs.
4. Designate areas in your institution for:
– Screening and triage
– Isolation of suspect cases
5. Apply standard precautions for all patients.
6. Understand the basics of transmission-based
precautions.
• Align with national preparednessplan.
• Determineresponse based on current situation.
oNo reportedcase locally, one reportedcases, all
referralhospital full, overflowof cases in the
community
• Determinehow the regular hospital operationswill
be affectedby admittingEID cases.
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General Guidelines in the Preparation
and Management of EIDs
1. Operationalize your response.
2. Decide on the extent of your patient
involvement and prepare accordingly.
3. Designate a team in charge of EIDs.
4. Designate areas in your institution for:
– Screening and triage
– Isolation of suspect cases
5. Apply standard precautions for all patients.
6. Understand the basics of transmission-based
precautions.
• Assess your capacityas a hospital in terms of:
o Manpowerand skills
o Space, equipment, facility
o Hospital operation
o Need of the community
o Availabilityand proximityof other institutions
who will admitEIDs
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General Guidelines in the Preparation
and Management of EIDs
1. Operationalize your response.
2. Decide on the extent of your patient
involvement and prepare accordingly.
3. Designate a team in charge of EIDs.
4. Designate areas in your institution for:
– Screening and triage
– Isolation of suspect cases
5. Apply standard precautions for all patients.
6. Understand the basics of transmission-based
precautions.
• Formulate and train your ICC
• Attend trainings
• Seek the help of experts(IDS, ICN Nurses, PHICS)
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General Guidelines in the Preparation
and Management of EIDs
1. Operationalize your response.
2. Decide on the extent of your patient
involvement and prepare accordingly.
3. Designate a team in charge of EIDs.
4. Designate areas in your institution for:
– Screening and triage
– Isolation of suspect cases
5. Apply standard precautions for all patients.
6. Understand the basics of transmission-based
precautions.
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Screening and Triage
Screening
To quickly identify people with a travel history to
affected countries
Triage
To determine if these persons have significant contact
and if they have symptoms
Goal
To promptly isolate suspects if symptomatic or provide
home advice as necessary
by AD Roman presented duringthe 21st PHICS AnnualConvention, 27-28May 2015
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Screening and Triage
A stepwise process of screening based on travel history
followed by triage is more manageable in most
institutions than a combined screening and triage
process.
by AD Roman presented duringthe 21st PHICS AnnualConvention, 27-28May 2015
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Isolation/Holding Area
• This is the area where patients wait while
transfer to the referral hospital is being
coordinated.
• Provide surgical masks to the patients and as
much as possible minimize contact with them
unless deemed necessary
by AD Roman presented duringthe 21st PHICS AnnualConvention, 27-28May 2015
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Isolation/Holding Area
• The holding area should be:
– Near triage area for quick transfer
– Distant from other crowded areas1
– Well ventilated / adequate ventilation and room
air exchange (negative pressure or
independent air-conditioning unit and exhaust
or open windows)1,2
– Own sink and toilet facilities2
– Have adequate sunlight1
– Known to everyone in the facility1
1Clinical Management of Patients with Viral Haemorrhagic Fever: A pocket Guide for the Front-line Health Worker
13 April 2014. . World Health Organization 2014
2Interim Clinical Guidelines on Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) for Health Facilities in the Philippines
Department of Health. Technical Working Group on SARS Clinical Guidelines, July 25, 2003
37. What if we don’t have a
negative pressure room?
• Properly labeled and identified,easily recognizableby
visitors and hospital personnel
• Good ventilation
• Entering HCWsshould wearappropriatePPE
by AD Roman presented duringthe
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Air Changes
Room conditions ACH
Completely open window + open door 29.3–93.2
Completely open window + closed door 15.1–31.4
Half-open window + closed door 10.5–24
Closed window + open door 8.8
World Health Organization, Infection prevention and control of epidemic- and pandemic-prone
acute respiratory infections in health care. 2007.
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Air Changes
Exhaust
fan is:
The door connecting the
room to the corridor is:
The door and windows
connecting room to the
balcony and outside air is:
ACH
OFF Closed Closed 0.71
OFF Closed Open 14.0
OFF Open Open 8.8–18.5
ON Closed Closed 12.6
ON Closed Open 14.6
ON Open Open 29.2
World Health Organization, Infection prevention and control of epidemic- and pandemic-prone
acute respiratory infections in health care. 2007.
Caveat: Air exhaustshould not be directed in an area with high human traffic.
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General Guidelines in the Preparation
and Management of EIDs
1. Operationalize your response.
2. Decide on the extent of your patient
involvement and prepare accordingly.
3. Designate a team in charge of EIDs.
4. Designate areas in your institution for:
– Screening and triage
– Isolation of suspect cases
5. Apply standard precautions for all patients.
6. Understand the basics of transmission-based
precautions.
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General Guidelines in the Preparation
and Management of EIDs
1. Operationalize your response.
2. Decide on the extent of your patient
involvement and prepare accordingly.
3. Designate a team in charge of EIDs.
4. Designate areas in your institution for:
– Screening and triage
– Isolation of suspect cases
5. Apply standard precautions for all patients.
6. Understand the basics of transmission-based
precautions.
43. CHECKLIST FOR THE ACUTE MANAGEMENT
AND/OR TRANSPORT OF SUSPECTED OR
CONFIRMED CASES OF MERS
ACTIVITY DONE
NOT
APPLICABLE
1. Screen and triage patients to identify suspects by inquiring about history
of travel to affected countries or contact with confirmed or probable
case and the presence of compatible symptoms
2. Institute standard precaution and the necessary transmission-based
precaution (contact, airborne, respiratory)
3. Isolate suspected patients in a room with adequate ventilation (negative
pressure room if available)
4. Ensure isolation room has the following:
Toilet or commode
Hand hygiene facility
Waste bin
Puncture-resistant sharps container
Telephone or other method of communication in the isolation room to
enable patients, family members or visitors and healthcare workers to
communicate with one another
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44. CHECKLIST FOR THE ACUTE MANAGEMENT
AND/OR TRANSPORT OF SUSPECTED OR
CONFIRMED CASES OF MERS
ACTIVITY DONE
NOT
APPLICABLE
5. Dedicate non-critical patient-care equipment (e.g.
stethoscope, thermometer, blood pressure cuff and
sphygmomanometer) to the patient, if possible.
6. Post appropriate signage (discretely) alerting healthcare
personnel to isolation status, PPE required, proper hygiene, and
handling/management of infected patients and contaminated
supplies.
7. Encourage respiratory hygiene (i.e. Provide and advise patient
to wear a regular facemask whenever possible, use of tissues
when coughing or sneezing followed by hand hygiene)
8. Limit visitation.
9. Wear the appropriate PPE (N95 mask, face shield or goggles,
gown, shoe cover, cap if preferred) for healthcare workers who
will be involved in the care of the patient identified.
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Annual Convention, 27-28 May 2015
45. CHECKLIST FOR THE ACUTE MANAGEMENT
AND/OR TRANSPORT OF SUSPECTED OR
CONFIRMED CASES OF MERS
ACTIVITY DONE
NOT
APPLICABLE
10. Assign healthcare workers who have been adequately trained to
attend to the index patients. Entry of healthcare workers should be
limited only to those essential for patient care and support.
11. Keep track and monitor healthcare workers who took care of
suspect cases.
12. Environmental cleaning and decontamination of patient care area,
supplies and equipment based on standard hospital procedures.
13. Management of waste, laundry and linen based on standard hospital
procedures.
14. Perform screening and triage of contacts. Provide necessary advice.
15. Inform the Infection control office and other designated hospital
personnel/administrator.
16. Inform the DOH, NEC or your respective Epidemiology and
Surveillance Units.
17. Hand hygiene as frequently as recommended.by AD Roman presented during the 21st PHICS
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46. CHECKLIST FOR THE ACUTE MANAGEMENT
AND/OR TRANSPORT OF SUSPECTED OR
CONFIRMED CASES OF MERS
FOR HOSPITALS WHO WILL ADMIT AND MANAGE
PATIENTS
1. Manage patients based on the Management Guidelines for the
Treatment of Severe Acute Respiratory Illness associated with
MERS-CoV.
2. Develop contingency plans for staffing, logistics, procurement,
security, and treatment. This includes sick leave policies and work
restrictions (for personnel who will have unprotected exposure).
3. Ensure adequate supply of PPEs are available at any time.
4. Coordinate with RITM regarding collection, preparation, and
transport of specimens and releasing of result.
5. Collection of samples wearing appropriate PPE and practicing
the necessary transmission-based precautions.
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Annual Convention, 27-28 May 2015
47. CHECKLIST FOR THE ACUTE MANAGEMENT
AND/OR TRANSPORT OF SUSPECTED OR
CONFIRMED CASES OF MERS
FOR HOSPITALS WHO WILL ADMIT AND
MANAGE PATIENTS
6. Perform aerosol generating procedures with extreme
caution, preferably inside a negative pressure room.
7. Adequate preparation and coordination when
transporting patient between units within the hospital.
8. Maintain constant communication and coordination
with the Department of Health/NEC
9. Proper risk communication
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48. CHECKLIST FOR THE ACUTE MANAGEMENT
AND/OR TRANSPORT OF SUSPECTED OR
CONFIRMED CASES OF MERS
FOR HOSPITALS WHO WILL TRANSFER PATIENTS
1. Coordinate with DOH, NEC or your respective Epidemiology and
Surveillance Units regarding transfer.
2. Inform receiving unit of plans for transfer to allow ample time for
preparation.
3. Perform aerosol generating procedures only when necessary.
4. Develop staffing plan, sick leave policies and work restrictions
(for personnel who will have unprotected exposure).
5. Conduct a detailed inventory of available supply of PPE. Replace
used stocks to ensure availability.
6. Call the receiving institution prior to actual transport of patient
7. Decontamination of transport vehicle based on standard hospital
procedures.
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Transport
• Use portable devices (e.g. portable x-ray,
ultrasound) as much as possible.
• Decontaminate infected surfaces afterwards.
• Transport and move patients only when necessary.
• Ask patients to wear surgical masks (if they can
tolerate) when going out of the isolation room to
contain secretions.
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Transport
• Ensure that health-care workers who are
transporting patients wear appropriate PPE and
perform hand hygiene afterwards.
• Prior to transport and arrival, notify the receiving
unit of the patient's diagnosis and precautions that
will be required.
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Contact numbers
• NEC 711-1001/711-1002
• RITM Hotline 664-6568 (24 hrs)
• RITM Surveillance Unit 994-1887 (24 hrs)
57. EIDs are here and they are here to stay.
Efficient screening and triage is important:
To prevent entry and spread in the country
For prompt isolation and management
In the management of EIDs, balance
between patient care & healthcare worker
safety should be achieved
Summary
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Annual Convention, 27-28 May 2015
58. Infection control strategies play a major role in
the control of EIDs. This will depend on
transmission-based precautions and application
of standard precautions on all patients.
Institution should be ready to handle specific
issues that may arise in the course of
management in EIDs via a multidisciplinary
approach.
Do not be caught off guard.
Summary
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Annual Convention, 27-28 May 2015
59. ありがとう (JP) Thank you (En)
Arigatou
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Annual Convention, 27-28 May 2015