This resource is targeted to long-term care facilities. It is brief and focused on scabies transmission, incubation period, diagnosis, treatment, environmental measures, and infection prevention and control strategies for...… Read More »
Sample Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) Line List
This sample line list is a ready-to-use template for healthcare and health agencies to document epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) outbreak information. Resource Link: Sample EKC Line List (Excel File) Source:...… Read More »
Sample Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) Outbreak Patient Letter
This sample patient notification letter provides sample language for healthcare facilities communicating with patients on epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) outbreaks. Resource Link: Sample EKC Outbreak Patient Letter (Word File) Source:...… Read More »
Scabies in Healthcare Settings
This resource is notable for its strong control measure and case/contact definition/management content. A subscription might be required to access this article. Note that the reference to shoe covers...… Read More »
Scabies Management PowerPoint Presentation
This acute communicable disease control scabies toolkit was initially developed in 2009 by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and contains resources for managing scabies outbreaks in health...… Read More »
