Interim Guidance for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems and 911 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) for 2019-nCoV in the United States | NLM

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Interim Guidance for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems and 911 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) for 2019-nCoV in the United States

02/06/2020 12:00 AM EST

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Infectious Diseases (CDC OID). Published: 2/6/2020. This web page provides guidance and recommendations for preparing for and responding to patients with confirmed or possible 2019-novel coronavirus (2019-nCov) infection. Guidance topics are 911 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), Modified Caller Queries, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Clinicians and Medical First Responders, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), EMS Transport of a Person Under Investigation (PUI) or Patient with Confirmed 2019-nCoV to a Healthcare Facility (including interfacility transport), Cleaning EMS Transport Vehicles after Transporting a PUI or Patient with Confirmed 2019-nCoV, Follow-up and/or Reporting Measures by EMS Clinicians After Caring for a PUI or Patient with Confirmed 2019-nCoV, and EMS Employer Responsibilities. (Text)