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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Infectious Disease Epidemiology
  • Public Health Preparedness

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  • Hospitals globally are preparing for Ebola, but optimal strategies and resource allocation remain unclear.
  • Understanding the practical challenges of hospital Ebola preparedness is crucial for effective response.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the costs and challenges of hospital Ebola preparedness.
  • To survey members of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) regarding their experiences.

Main Methods:

  • An electronic survey was distributed to infection prevention experts.
  • The survey targeted members of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA).

Main Results:

  • 257 SHEA members (221 US, 36 international) completed the survey.
  • Ebola preparation consumed 80% of hospital epidemiology time, reducing routine infection prevention activities to 30%.
  • Routine care was delayed in 27% of hospitals evaluating potential Ebola patients.

Conclusions:

  • Hospital Ebola preparedness demands substantial resources, impacting routine infection prevention efforts.
  • Patients evaluated for Ebola experienced care delays, potentially affecting management of other conditions.
  • The study utilized a convenience sample of SHEA members with a moderate response rate.