HCID Toolbox
Related Topics
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Healthcare-Associated Infections
- Infection Control Assessment and Response Program (ICAR)
- Antimicrobial Resistance & Stewardship
- Hand Hygiene
- Cover Your Cough
- Injection Safety
- Infectious Disease Reporting
- Emergency Preparedness & Response
- MDH Emergency Preparedness Plans
- Emergency Preparedness Training and Exercises
Contact Info
Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division
651-201-5414
High Consequence Infectious Disease (HCID) Readiness Binder
Components can be printed and included in a binder for use at point of care. Some components are provided in a customizable Word format. Each facility will need to assess if the resources align with policies and procedures and adapt tools to their specific needs. For questions or assistance, please email health.icar@state.mn.us.
Updated 09/20/2019
- Binder Cover Sheet with Spine (Word)
- Table of Contents (Word)
- a. HCID Screening Guide (PDF)
- b. Pathogen Isolation Guide (PDF)
- c. Checklist for Arrival of Patient with Suspected HCID (Word)
- d. Isolation and PPE Door Signs
- e. Instructions for Donning and Doffing PPE
- f. PPE Volume List for Level 1 Full Barrier Precautions (Word)
- g. List of Personnel Potentially Exposed to Patient with HCID (Word)
- h. List of Facility Personnel Trained to Manage HCID (Word)
- i. Preparing Category A Lab Specimens for Transport (PDF)
- j. Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) Management (PDF)
- k. How to Make a Temporary Negative Pressure Room (PDF)
- l. Category A Waste Disposal and Room Cleaning for a Frontline Hospital (PDF)
- m. PPE Size and Brand Chart (Word)
Last Updated: 11/09/2022