As countries work to get to zero Ebola cases, efforts are already underway to re-train health workers and return them to the workforce, according to an article on the Infection Control Today.
In May, a pilot training program was completed in Lofa County, Liberia that included doctors, nurses, hygienists, physicians’ assistants, drug dispensers, cleaners, nurses’ aides, vaccinators, clinic supervisors and social workers.
Many of the health workers who became infected with Ebola got sick because they were not following or aware of basic infection prevention and control measures like hand hygiene, wearing gloves or proper waste disposal, the article said.
Data and surveys from the course are being reviewed. If found effective, the program would be refined and expanded.
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