An internal Ebola risk management strategy for healthcare facilities should include the establishment of policies, training and demonstrable due diligence, according to an article on the McDermott Will & Emery website.
The following core principles should be considered as part of the Ebola strategy:
• Establish policies, demonstrate compliance
• Train staff, demonstrate due diligence
• Reduce error risk
• Know your capacity
• Address staff concerns
• Consider employee matters
Also, as with any emergency preparedness matter, a hospital caring for a patient with Ebola must be prepared to implement an emergency communications protocol that contemplates communications with regulatory agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, state and federal healthcare agencies and departments of health.
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