TY - JOUR
T1 - Foundations of the severe acute respiratory syndrome preparedness and response plan for healthcare facilities
AU - Srinivasan, Arjun
AU - McDonald, Lawrence C.
AU - Jernigan, Daniel
AU - Helfand, Rita
AU - Ginsheimer, Kathleen
AU - Jernigan, John
AU - Chiarello, Linda
AU - Chinn, Raymond
AU - Parashar, Umesh
AU - Anderson, Larry
AU - Cardo, Denise
AU - Solomon, S.
AU - Keifer, M.
AU - Pearson, M.
AU - Bentley, J.
AU - Steinberg, J.
AU - Woeltje, K.
AU - Koppaka, R.
AU - Van Beneden, C.
AU - Weinstein, R.
PY - 2004/12
Y1 - 2004/12
N2 - OBJECTIVE: To help facilities prepare for potential future cases of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). DESIGN AND PARTICIPANTS: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), assisted by members of professional societies representing public health, healthcare workers, and healthcare administrators, developed guidance to help facilities both prepare for and respond to cases of SARS. INTERVENTIONS: The recommendations in the CDC document were based on some of the important lessons learned in healthcare settings around the world during the SARS outbreak of 2003, including that (1) a SARS outbreak requires a coordinated and dynamic response by multiple groups; (2) unrecognized cases of SARS-associated coronavirus are a significant source of transmission; (3) restricting access to the healthcare facility can minimize transmission; (4) airborne infection isolation is recommended, but facilities and equipment may not be available; and (5) staffing needs and support will pose a significant challenge. CONCLUSIONS: Healthcare facilities were at the center of the SARS outbreak of 2003 and played a key role in controlling the epidemic. Recommendations in the CDC's SARS preparedness and response guidance for healthcare facilities will help facilities prepare for possible future outbreaks of SARS.
AB - OBJECTIVE: To help facilities prepare for potential future cases of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). DESIGN AND PARTICIPANTS: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), assisted by members of professional societies representing public health, healthcare workers, and healthcare administrators, developed guidance to help facilities both prepare for and respond to cases of SARS. INTERVENTIONS: The recommendations in the CDC document were based on some of the important lessons learned in healthcare settings around the world during the SARS outbreak of 2003, including that (1) a SARS outbreak requires a coordinated and dynamic response by multiple groups; (2) unrecognized cases of SARS-associated coronavirus are a significant source of transmission; (3) restricting access to the healthcare facility can minimize transmission; (4) airborne infection isolation is recommended, but facilities and equipment may not be available; and (5) staffing needs and support will pose a significant challenge. CONCLUSIONS: Healthcare facilities were at the center of the SARS outbreak of 2003 and played a key role in controlling the epidemic. Recommendations in the CDC's SARS preparedness and response guidance for healthcare facilities will help facilities prepare for possible future outbreaks of SARS.
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U2 - 10.1086/502338
DO - 10.1086/502338
M3 - Article
C2 - 15636287
AN - SCOPUS:10844231851
VL - 25
SP - 1020
EP - 1025
JO - Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
JF - Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
SN - 0899-823X
IS - 12
ER -