Ebola secondary prevention

Overview
If transmission of ebola occurs, steps need to be taken to prevent further infection as well as transmission to other people. It is important to be able to prevent subsequent transmission of ebola.

Airborne transmission

 * 1) Place the              patient in an isolation room that is not air-conditioned or where               air is not circulated to the rest of the health facility. Make sure               the room has a door that can be closed.
 * 2) Wear a HEPA               or other biosafety mask when working with the patient and in the               patient's room.
 * 3) Limit movement               of the patient from the room to other areas. Place a surgical mask               on the patient who must be moved.

Droplet transmission

 * 1) Place the               patient in an isolation room.
 * 2) Wear a HEPA               or other biosafety mask when working with the patient.
 * 3) Limit movement               of the patient from the room to other areas. If patient must be               moved, place a surgical mask on the patient.

Contact transmission

 * 1) Place the                 patient in an isolation room and limit access.
 * 2) Wear gloves                 during contact with patient and with infectious body fluids or                 contaminated items. Reinforce handwashing throughout the health                 facility.
 * 3) Wear two                 layers of protective clothing.
 * 4) Limit movement                 of the patient from the isolation room to other areas.
 * 5) Avoid sharing                 equipment between patients. Designate equipment for each patient,                 if supplies allow. If sharing equipment is unavoidable, clean                 and disinfect it before use with the next patient.