We are a small critical access hospital with limited staff and resources. Would we be able to quickly transfer to a larger facility that is more prepared? Is there a plan or a process for that? How long do we need to be prepared to handle a possible PUI?

Each HHS/ASPR region has a Regional Ebola and other Special Pathogen Treatment Center. Hospitals should work with their local and state health authorities to develop a plan for these transfers. Each region, and most states, have these plans already, but it is a good time to review and update. CDC has a hotline for the Emergency Operations Center that is very helpful. There is also a NETEC hotline that providers and facilities can call during these events to help get information and resources for their healthcare workers and help connect to the RESPTC in their region.