Ebola

Hospitals must be prepared at any time to face a number of known and emerging infectious diseases. American hospitals' response to the Ebola Virus was first tested in 2014.

This page contains a number of resources for the treatment and management of Ebola Virus. In addition, it catalogs lessons learned from the 2014-2015 Ebola outbreak in Africa and the treatment and response to cases treated in the U.S.

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Ebola Resources - Links

Hospital Resources CDC/John Hopkins Training Video North Shore-LIJ Health System Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness Manual  Texas Health Resources: Ebola Response Learnings and

Statement on Ebola

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Hospitals prepare for the unknown every day to care for their patients and communities.

CDC on Ebola Guidance and Checklists

CDC issues interim guidance for the safe care of survivors of Ebola Virus Disease, March 18, 2016 Messages for the Care of Survivors of Ebola Virus Disease, March 16, 2016 FAQ on Scre

Ebola Preparedness - Call and Webinar Recordings

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AHA Conference Call: Ebola Strategic Lessons Learned for Hospital Executives, February 24, 2015  AHA to Host Call with CDC on Ebola Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 3 p.m. ET, November 10, 2014 Replay: AHA to Host Call with CDC on Ebola, Nov.

Related Resources

Advisory
Readiness Advisory: Update on the Ebola Outbreak in Africa: CDC Guidance for U.S. Hospitals
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Letter/Comment
AHA to HHS Re: Funding for Ebola Preparedness and Response Activities
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Letter/Comment
AHA to HHS Re: Ebola Emergency Funding Spend Plan
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Advisory
HHS Announces 35 U.S. Hospitals Identified as Ebola Treatment Centers
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Testimony
AHA Statement Re: Preparedness and Response to Public Health Threats: How Ready Are We?
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Testimony
AHA Statement: Update on the U.S. Public Health Response to the Ebola Outbreak
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