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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/106326| Title: | Lessons learnt and challenges in adopting the ECDC and WHO Ebola guidelines at Mater Dei Hospital |
| Authors: | Abela, N. Tartari Bonnici, Ermira Parascandalo, A. R. Borg, Michael Angelo |
| Keywords: | Ebola virus disease -- Prevention -- Malta Ebola virus disease -- Transmission -- Prevention Personal protective equipment -- Malta Hemorrhagic Fevers, viral |
| Issue Date: | 2015 |
| Publisher: | BioMed Central |
| Citation: | Abela, N., Tartari Bonnici, E., Parascandalo, A. R., & Borg, M. A. (2015). Lessons learnt and challenges in adopting the ECDC and who Ebola guidelines at Mater Dei Hospital. Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control, 4 (Suppl. 1), P5. |
| Abstract: | Introduction:
Ebola is one of the Viral Haemorrhagic Fever (VHF)
infections. The EVD outbreak in West Africa represents
a major public health issue. EVD is a serious occupational
health and safety risk for healthcare workers
(HCWs). Mater Dei Hospital, the main tertiary care hospital
in Malta organised and prepared for a potential
confirmed or suspected case. Objectives: 1. Reviewing international EVD guidelines 2. Developing a framework for protection of HCWs 3. Procurement of PPE’s 4. Minimise the risk of transmission to HCWs coming in contact with suspected or confirmed cases. |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/106326 |
| Appears in Collections: | Scholarly Works - FacM&SPat |
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