EBOLA VIRUS DISEASE: PREPARATION AND PREVENTION

Course overview

Ebola is no longer a tropical disease that occurs only in isolated regions of Africa. It has crossed borders through highly populated areas and reached the U.S. Global efforts will be required to stop continued spread. As with other infectious diseases, prevention is the best defense. Healthcare professionals armed with knowledge are crucial to this process and well suited to provide the best care possible to those who have been stricken with Ebola virus disease (EVD).This module provides healthcare professionals with evidence-based information about EVD to guide detection of cases, prevent transmission of infection, safely manage patients with the disease and interprofessional care.