EMS touch all parts of healthcare and play a critical role in the infection prevention landscape. The updated EMS Infectious Disease Playbook condenses essential information into a single, comprehensive resource. It’s designed to assist EMS agencies in developing clear, effective policies that address a wide range of infection prevention topics like dispatch procedures, transmission-based precautions, personal protective equipment, and special considerations in pediatrics and aeromedical transport.
EMS Infectious Disease Playbook from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Ways to Use This Resource
- Comprehensive Guidance: Provides streamlined workflows for education tailored to resonate with EMS personnel.
- Centralized Resource: Consolidates the latest guidelines from various sources, ensuring EMS professionals have immediate access to current standards.
Target Audience: Foundational IPC education level