Infection prevention and control lessons learned from the management of the first suspected Ebola virus disease case admitted to a New Zealand hospital

Abstract

This report describes the infection prevention and control involvement in the care of the first suspected Ebola virus disease (EVD) case to be admitted to a New Zealand hospital. Prior planning and detailed preparations enabled a smooth admission process and ongoing patient treatment. Prepared infection prevention and control procedures ensured the public and healthcare workers were not put at risk of acquiring EVD. Further refinement of personal protective equipment is required.