Building Clinical Care Capacity for Patients With Special Pathogens in Advance of the Next Outbreak.

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    • Source:
      Publisher: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101654694 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 2326-5108 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 23265094 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Health Secur Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Original Publication: New Rochelle, NY : Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., [2015]-
    • Subject Terms:
      Disease Outbreaks*/prevention & control ; Capacity Building*; Humans ; United States ; Communicable Diseases, Emerging/prevention & control ; Communicable Diseases, Emerging/epidemiology
    • Abstract:
      In response to the growing number of outbreaks of emerging infectious diseases, the US Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) has embarked on a plan to improve and expand special pathogen patient care capabilities. To achieve this, ASPR is developing a coordinated network of Regional Emerging Special Pathogen Treatment Centers (RESPTCs) to serve as state-of-the-art facilities staffed by a highly trained workforce to care for and manage special pathogen patients across the lifespan. The RESPTC network represents the operational arm of a broader US National Special Pathogen System of care to prevent and prepare for the next infectious disease outbreak. RESPTCs are strategically located in every region across the country and form a network linking local and regional healthcare partners to enhance national preparedness through training in best practices for detection, isolation, and treatment of individuals suspected of or known to be infected with a special pathogen. This local, regional, and national network is also designed to lead a coordinated response that includes the dissemination of accurate and trustworthy information to responders and the public. The overarching goal of the RESPTCs is to serve as a valuable resource for clinical care, training, and material support to meet current and future major infectious diseases challenges. In this case study, 2 new RESPTCs, MedStar Washington Hospital Center and the University of North Carolina, describe their experiences related to designing a biocontainment unit, creating clinical teams, building staff resiliency, receiving mentoring from regional RESPTC partners, and developing opportunities for innovation.
    • Contributed Indexing:
      Keywords: Biocontainment unit; Regional emerging special pathogen treatment center; Special pathogen
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20240821 Date Completed: 20240911 Latest Revision: 20240911
    • Publication Date:
      20240912
    • Accession Number:
      10.1089/hs.2023.0163
    • Accession Number:
      39166281