Ebola Q&A for Health Care Workers
Participants on the “NETEC Town Hall: Preparing Frontline Healthcare Workers for Ebola” webinar submitted questions to our subject matter experts. Many of the questions were answered during the event, however the remaining questions have been answered by our experts below. While many answers are universal, some responses are based on the practices within a particular institution that supports NETEC. If you have additional questions, please contact our support services group by filling out this form.
Q&As:
Laboratory
Testing on certain larger analyzers is possible, however it would be dependent on your facilities risk assessment. Looking at the workflow, any areas that may be aerosol generating, and the ability to decontaminate after a patient sample should all be taken in to consideration.
It is not required, however it is recommended to document every tube (including waste tubes) so that everything is accounted for and does not accidentally get mixed with other laboratory specimens.