Implementation of a High-Level Isolation Unit Readiness Checklist in the Irish Setting.

IF 2.1 4区 医学 Q3 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Health Security Pub Date : 2024-09-01 Epub Date: 2024-08-23 DOI:10.1089/hs.2023.0148
Samata Salim Al Dowaiki, Deirdre Morley, Iris Agreiter, Jocelyn J Herstein, Honey Vincent, James Woo
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Abstract

A high-level isolation unit (HLIU) is a specially designed biocontainment unit for suspected or confirmed high-consequence infectious diseases. For most HLIUs, maintaining readiness during times of inactivity is a challenge. In this case study, we describe a checklist approach to assess HLIU readiness to rapidly operate upon activation. This checklist includes readiness criteria in several domains, such as infrastructure, human resources, and material supplies, that are required to safely activate the unit at any time. The checklist audit tool was derived from a novel activation readiness checklist published by the biocontainment unit at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. It was then adapted for the Irish healthcare setting and implemented at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Ireland's current isolation facility. Results from the audit were also used to inform recommendations for the construction of a new HLIU to open in 2025. The audit tool is user friendly, practical, and focuses on the essential elements of readiness to ensure a successful rapid operation.

在爱尔兰环境中实施高级隔离单位准备情况检查表。
高级别隔离单位(HLIU)是专门为疑似或确诊的高危传染病设计的生物隔离单位。对于大多数高级隔离单位来说,在闲置期间保持准备状态是一项挑战。在本案例研究中,我们介绍了一种核对表方法,用于评估 HLIU 在启动后快速运行的准备状态。该清单包括基础设施、人力资源和物资供应等多个领域的准备就绪标准,这些标准是随时安全启动部队所必需的。核对表审核工具源自马里兰州巴尔的摩市约翰霍普金斯医院生物安全单位发布的一份新颖的启动准备核对表。随后,该工具针对爱尔兰的医疗环境进行了调整,并在爱尔兰目前的隔离设施 Mater Misericordiae 大学医院实施。审计结果还被用于为将于 2025 年启用的新 HLIU 的建设提供建议。该审核工具使用方便、实用,重点关注确保成功快速运行的基本准备要素。
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Health Security
Health Security PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH-
CiteScore
4.80
自引率
6.10%
发文量
70
期刊介绍: Health Security is a peer-reviewed journal providing research and essential guidance for the protection of people’s health before and after epidemics or disasters and for ensuring that communities are resilient to major challenges. The Journal explores the issues posed by disease outbreaks and epidemics; natural disasters; biological, chemical, and nuclear accidents or deliberate threats; foodborne outbreaks; and other health emergencies. It offers important insight into how to develop the systems needed to meet these challenges. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, Health Security covers research, innovations, methods, challenges, and ethical and legal dilemmas facing scientific, military, and health organizations. The Journal is a key resource for practitioners in these fields, policymakers, scientific experts, and government officials.
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