On Mandatory Ebola Quarantines: Candy Treft, RN @TheGypsyNurse #NursesFightEbola

"Personally, I think the quarantine should be mandatory for those that have had direct contact with symptomatic Ebola patients. 

The only way to control the spread of the disease is to stop it and if we won't stop travel then we must stop the individuals.

I'm certainly not confident in the 'self-quarantine' such as the doctor that was recently utilizing public transportation while symptomatic!!

If the individual isn't going to behave prudently, then perhaps its time to put in place some mandates."

This is in response to:

Tested Negative for Ebola, Nurse Criticizes Her Quarantine
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/10/26/nyregion/nurse-in-newark-tests-negative-for-ebola.html

About: Candy aka The Gypsy Nurse

As a travel nursing educator, Candy aka Gypsy Nurse, RN has worked in healthcare for nearly 20 years, working up the ranks from CNA to LPN to RN. For the past ten years, she’s worked as a travel nurse, allowing her to practice and live in 15 states throughout the U.S. She regularly shares advice for those interested in travel nurse jobs on her website at: 

http://www.thegypsynurse.com.

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Sincerely,

Andrew Lopez, RN
Nursefriendly National Directories
38 Tattersall Drive
West Deptford, New Jersey 08051
856-415-9617, Fax: 856-415-9618, info@nursefriendly.com, @nursefriendly
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Monday Morning Quarterbacks, Lyn Trott. RN BSN, CPN #NursesFightEbola #EbolaAmerica #Nurseup

Now that The Ebola virus has come to America, we're seeing massive fear, hysteria and rampant unfounded information spreading like wildfire. 

Journalists have contributed to fears of the public and health care workers. Meanwhile, those who are not involved in the fight against ebola are able to frequently find a news crew to help them spread misinformation. As health care professionals we have a duty to educate those who have a gap in knowledge or don't understand the information given to them. 
 
Many of these people are Monday Morning Quarterbacks. They are more than happy to criticize and evaluate and place blame but have no interest in helping find a solution.

Lyn Trott. RN BSN, CPN

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Sincerely,

Andrew Lopez, RN
Nursefriendly National Directories
38 Tattersall Drive 
West Deptford, New Jersey 08051
856-415-9617, Fax: 856-415-9618, info@nursefriendly.com, @nursefriendly
http://www.nursefriendly.com

@CDCgov Are there any prophylactic measures close contacts can take to prevent Ebola? #CDCchat #NursesFightEbola #Nurseup

From the CDC Ebola QA Tweetchat: #CDCchat, 10/2/2014: Click on the time stamp for the full conversation.

 

CDCVerified account‏@CDCgov

.@g8ernursemimi Not after contact has been made. If a case is suspected or confirmed, PPE should be worn. #CDCChat

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3:29 PM - 2 Oct 2014

#CDCchat - #Ebola Question & Answer Session via @CDCgov, #Healthcare Social Media Transcript
http://embed.symplur.com/twitter/transcript?hashtag=CDCchat&fdate=10%2F02%2F2014&shour=13&smin=00&tdate=10%2F02%2F2014&thour=15&tmin=00&page=14&page=1 #NursesFightEbola

@CDCgov How long can the Ebola virus live on contaminated surfaces? #CDCchat #NursesFightEbola #Nurseup

From the CDC Ebola QA Tweetchat: #CDCchat, 10/2/2014: Click on the time stamp for the full conversation.

 

CDCVerified account‏@CDCgov

.@CindyMStroud #Ebola on dry surfaces can survive for several hrs. Virus in body fluids can survive up to several days at room temp #CDCchat

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3:27 PM - 2 Oct 2014

#CDCchat - #Ebola Question & Answer Session via @CDCgov, #Healthcare Social Media Transcript
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@CDCgov: How is #Ebola treated? Meaning, once in the #hospital, what meds do they give, etc? #cdcchat #NursesFightEbola

From the CDC Ebola QA, 10/2/2014: Click on the time stamp for the full discussion.

 

CDCVerified account‏@CDCgov

.@ShusontheHill There is no treatment for #Ebola. Fluids & supportive care are given. #CDCChat

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3:42 PM - 2 Oct 2014

#CDCchat - #Ebola Question & Answer Session via @CDCgov, #Healthcare Social Media Transcripthttp://embed.symplur.com/twitter/transcript?hashtag=CDCchat&fdate=10%2F02%2F2014&shour=13&smin=00&tdate=10%2F02%2F2014&thour=15&tmin=00&page=14&page=1 #NursesFightEbola