Website Update Notice DADS has issued the following Provider Alert(s): Ebola Health Alert For the latest and most reliable information about the Ebola virus in Texas, go here https://service.govdelivery/accounts/TXHHSC/subscriber/new and sign up for email updates from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). DSHS has confirmed one case of Ebola in Dallas County, and has issued an alert that can be seen here dallascounty.org/department/hhs/documents/DSHS_EbolaTestHealthAlert.pdf. DSHS emphasizes that the virus is transmitted only through direct contact with the blood or body fluids of someone infected with the disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has developed a checklist cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/pdf/hospital-checklist-ebola-preparedness.pdf to use in case your organization identifies anyone who has traveled to or from an area affected by Ebola. The checklist will help detect and respond appropriately to possible Ebola cases, while protecting clients and facility staff. You are subscribed to be notified when DADS updates Provider Alerts, dads.state.tx.us/providers/communications/alerts/index.cfm. -or- You have subscribed to be notified of updates to an applicable program type. Questions about DADS Content can be sent to the DADS Webmaster. For more information about DADS services, please visit the DADS Website. SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences | Delete Profile | Help This email was sent to [email protected] using GovDelivery, on behalf of: Texas Health and Human Services Commission · 4900 North Lamar Blvd · Austin TX 78751 · 1-800-439-1420
Posted on: Fri, 03 Oct 2014 23:41:13 +0000
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