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.

• Binder Cover Sheet with Spine (Word)
• Table of Contents (Word)
• a. Highly Transmissible Infectious Diseases Screening Guidance (PDF)
• b. Infectious Disease Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Grid (PDF)
• c. Checklist for Arrival of Patient with Suspected HCID (Word)
• d. Isolation and PPE Door Signs
  • Level One Full Barrier Isolation (PPT)
  • Level Two Full Barrier Isolation (PPT)
• e. Instructions for Donning and Doffing PPE
  • HCID Level 1 (Word)
  • HCID Level 2 – N95 Respirator Option (Word)
  • HCID Level 2 – PAPR Option (Word)
• 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)