Preparedness Checklists

The recommendations on this page are no longer in effect and will not be updated.

Who this is for: This page houses checklists that were developed by CDC and the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) to help healthcare facilities prepare for managing patients with infectious diseases such as Ebola virus disease (EVD).

What this is for: Facilities should review infection control policies and procedures and incorporate plans for administrative, environmental, and communication measures. Facilities should also define the individual work practices that will be required to detect the introduction of a patient with EVD or other emerging infectious disease, prevent spread, and manage the impact on patients, the facility, and staff. These checklists are not intended to set forth mandatory requirements or establish national standards.

See also: Interim Guidance for U.S. Hospital Preparedness for Patients Under Investigation (PUIs) or with Confirmed Ebola Virus Disease (EVD): A Framework for a Tiered Approach

• Preparing for Ebola – A Tiered Approach
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Evaluating Patients
• Cleaning and Disinfecting

• Emergency Services
• Hospitals
• Outpatient Settings
• Information for Laboratories

• Breastfeeding
• Hand Hygiene
• Risk of Transmission
• Training for West Africa

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