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Regular quarantine drills significantly improve hospital preparedness for infectious disease outbreaks. Exercises at Kings County Hospital Center revealed initial gaps but demonstrated marked improvement in subsequent readiness, highlighting the value of repeated practice.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Emergency Medicine
Infectious Disease Control

Background:

Communicable respiratory illness outbreaks necessitate quarantine protocols.
The New York Institute for All Hazard Preparedness developed clinical protocols for healthcare facilities.
These protocols were developed in cooperation with the NYC DOHMH-HEPP quarantine working group.

Purpose of the Study:

To test the efficacy and feasibility of quarantine protocols through full-scale exercises.
To identify gaps in quarantine preparedness at Kings County Hospital Center.
To enhance hospital readiness for quarantine events.

Main Methods:

Two full-scale exercises (FSEs) were conducted a year apart in the KCHC quarantine unit.
Evaluators monitored physical plants, personnel, and material resources.
Five key activities were evaluated: Unit Activation, Staffing, Charting/Admission, Symptom Monitoring/Infection Control, and Client Management.

Main Results:

The initial FSE revealed incomplete critical tasks across all five evaluated protocols.
Deficiencies were documented, leading to an After Action Report and Improvement Plan.
The second FSE showed improved performance, with all critical tasks achieved for Unit Activation, Staffing, and Charting/Admission. Symptom Monitoring, Infection Control, and Client Management also showed improvement, though not all tasks were performed optimally.

Conclusions:

Exercises identified critical needs in the KCHC Quarantine Unit's disaster preparedness.
Lessons learned improved understanding of leadership, communication, and infection control.
Performance improved significantly in the second exercise, demonstrating the vital role of frequent drills in maintaining disaster readiness.