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SARS educational tools and resources focus on understanding what is
known about SARS-CoV disease and reinforcing infection control practices
as the key to the prevention and control.
- Archived
satellite broadcasts and webcasts --
Archived satellite broadcasts and webcasts provide a comprehensive
review of infection control practices, clinical diagnosis and management,
quarantine and community containment, legal challenges, laboratory
diagnostics, and surveillance activities. Archived webcasts include
the following:
- PowerPoint
slides - CDC
has developed several Powerpoint presentations based on the material
in Public
Health Guidance for Community-Level Preparedness and Response to
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
Topics include: surveillance, laboratory diagnostics, preparedness
and response in healthcare facilities, community response and containment,
and communication and education.
- Educational
tools -- Educational materials
(currently under development) focus on SARS preparedness and infection
control practices. These downloadable resources include reviews of
personal protective equipment (PPE) and training activities for
healthcare settings. Tools currently under development include:
- Informational
PPE slide set
- Accompanying
PPE poster in English and Spanish
- Training
scenarios for healthcare settings
- Warning
signage for patients at risk of exposure to SARS-CoV (suitable
for entrances to healthcare facilities).
Announcements
regarding the availability of these materials will be posted on CDC's
SARS website.
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