ArticleAmerican journal of infection control2009
Assessing hospital emergency management plans: a guide for infection preventionists.
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- The PRISMA 2020 Statement: A System Review of Hospital Preparedness for Bioterrorism Events.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Review
- Pandemic Responsiveness in an Acute Care Setting: A Community Hospital's Utilization of Operational Resources During COVID-19.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2022Article
- Preparedness of Hospitals in the Republic of Ireland for an Influenza Pandemic, an Infection Control Perspective.BMC public health · 2015Article
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Abstract
backgroundHospital emergency management plans are essential and must include input from an infection preventionist (IP). Multiple hospital planning documents exist, but many do not address infection prevention issues, combine them with noninfection prevention issues, or are disease/event specific. An all-encompassing emergency management planning guide for IPs is needed.
methodsA literature review and Internet search were conducted in December 2008. Data from relevant sources were extracted. A spreadsheet was created that delineated hospital emergency management plan components of interest to IPs.
resultsOf the sources screened, 49 were deemed relevant. Eleven domains were identified: (1) having a plan; (2) assessing hospital readiness; (3) having infection prevention policies and procedures; (4) having occupational health policies and procedures; (5) conducting surveillance and triage; (6) reporting incidents, having a communication plan, and managing information; (7) having laboratory support; (8) addressing surge capacity issues; (9) having anti-infective therapy and/or vaccines; (10) providing infection prevention education; and (11) managing physical plant issues.
conclusionInfection preventionists should use this article as an assessment tool for evaluating their hospital emergency management plan and for developing policies and procedures that will decrease the risk of infection transmission during a mass casualty event.
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