Ebola: Viral Haemorrhagic Fever (VHF) Infection Prevention and Control Precautions Summary for the Hospital Setting

Based on the Dept. of Health / HSE, 2014 VHF Guidance

• All blood and body fluids from all patients should be ​​considered potentially contaminated. 
• Risk assess all patients on​​ admission: Fever and Travel history then categorise as per the VHF Risk Assessment algorithm.
• Engage with Scottish Ambulance Service early if an inter-hospital transfer is planned (this will reduce delays in transfer; it can take considerable time to prepare an ambulance).