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Surveillance of Suicidal Behavior January Through December 2013
"This publication presents characteristics of Soldiers with suicidal behavior during 2013. This includes suicides identified by the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System, as well as suicide attempts and suicidal ideations reported in Department of Defense Suicide Event Reports among active-duty (Regular Army), activated National Guard, and activated US Army Reserve Soldiers."
U.S. Army Public Health Command
Spiess, Anita; Nkechinyere, Nweke; Corrigan, Elizabeth . . .
2015-01
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Decontamination of Equipment Used in the Area of Operations (AO) Impacted by Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)
"1. Purpose. This information paper provides guidance for decontaminating equipment used in the Area of Operations (AO) impacted by Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). This document is intended to provide decontamination information specific to Department of Defense (DOD/ DoD) equipment deployed with U.S. troops to EVD affected areas. It is not intended to change any existing DoD directives, policies, or procedures provided by Combatant Commands, concept plans (CONPLANS), or Operation Orders (OPORDs) in the AO or the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) Area of Responsibility. 2. Applicability. This information is applicable to DOD-owned equipment. This is preliminary information based upon limited available data. This document is not intended to be a step-by-step instruction and should be read and understood in its entirety prior to commencing any decontamination activity. Hence, there is an expectation that personnel involved with decontamination activities have been trained with the proper use of personnel protective equipment (PPE) respirator protection program, working with hazardous materials, hazards associated with working with infected persons and remains, and waste management and disposal practices."
U.S. Army Public Health Command
2014-10-23
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Standard Operating Procedure: Ebola Virus Disease Waste Management in the Medical Treatment Facility
The purpose of this Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is "[t]o assure safe collection, removal, transport, and disposal of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) waste from all medical treatment facilities (MTFs) generation areas in manner that is safe to personnel and the environment and in compliance with all applicable regulations. [...] The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) categorizes Ebola and any waste generated during care of a patient diagnosed with EVD [Ebola Virus Disease] as a Category A Infectious Substance Affecting Humans. All DOT transportation requirements for a Category A Infectious Substance specified in the Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 171-180 for domestic transport must be followed. United States medical waste contractors are not authorized to transport this waste. Exceptions to these transportation requirements are issued by Special Permit (DOT-SP) only."
U.S. Army Public Health Command
2014-10-22
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U.S. Army Public Health Command: Hurricane and Typhoon Preparedness and Response [website]
This site contains extensive resources and links regarding hospitals, clinicians, evacuation centers, food safety and environmental issues related to hurricanes and typhoons.
U.S. Army Public Health Command
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Decontamination of Vehicles & Equipment Used for Transportation of Potential Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Patients or Related Equipment
"This information paper provides guidance for decontaminating vehicles used to transport personnel or equipment in the Area of Operations (AO) impacted by Ebola virus disease (EVD). […] This information is applicable to DOD-owned vehicles and equipment. This is preliminary information based upon limited available data. This document is not intended to be a step-by-step instruction and should be read and understood in its entirety prior to commencing any vehicle decontamination activity. Hence, there is an expectation that personnel involved with decontamination activities have familiarity with the proper use of personnel protective equipment, respirator protection program, working with hazardous materials, hazards associated with working with infected persons and remains, and waste management and disposal practices. […] The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that the 2014 outbreak is the largest outbreak of EVD in history and the first in West Africa. There may be instances during responses to the outbreak when DOD vehicles may be used for the transport of suspected and/or confirmed EVD patients, equipment, or medical waste."
U.S. Army Public Health Command
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