Nebraska Ebola Experiences: Laboratory Preparedness Karen Stiles, MT(ASCP)SMCM State Training Coordinator Biological Terrorism Coordinator Assistant Chemical Terrorism Coordinator Nebraska Public Health Laboratory 402-559-3590 kstiles@unmc.edu Thank you for opportunity to share our experiences today Hold questions until end

From April 10 – 13, ASPR participated in the Operation Tranquil Shift exercise to test our nation’s ability to provide safe medical transport for multiple American citizens who have been exposed to Ebola while abroad. In this scenario, a cluster of 11 American healthcare workers were exposed to Ebola in Sierra Leone. During the exercise, the mock patients were transported back to the United States using specialized biocontainment units known as the Aeromedical Biological Containment System (ABCS) and the Containerized Bio-Containment System (CBCS). Once transported, the mock patients were delivered to Regional Ebola and Other Special Pathogen Treatment Centers around the U.S. In 2015, ASPR awarded $20 million through the Hospital Preparedness Program to enhance regional treatment centers’ capabilities to care for patients with Ebola or other highly infectious diseases. Five of those centers participated in this exercise. The exercise, led by the Department of State, tested the advanced technology, complex systems, and protocols that surround the transport of a highly infectious disease patient. ASPR coordinated with partners at the Department of State, state governments, and 5 Regional Ebola and Other Special Pathogen Treatment Centers to exercise these plans so they are ready to respond to future outbreaks.

Committed to Preparedness Received a federal grant to develop new training, simulation and quarantine center focused on Ebola and other emerging infectious diseases. Awarded federal grant to develop new training, simulation and quarantine center focused on Ebola and other emerging infectious diseases.

The Interprofessional Experiential Center for Enduring Learning (iEXCELSM) State of Art - “Studies have shown that with traditional lectures, there is about a 5 percent retention rate of knowledge, whereas if you have hands-­on practice or immediate application, it increases the rate up to 90 percent. So, in that sense, we really need to be doing more active learning and more practicing.”

Result in new and relevant learning methods, including 3D/VR/AR content, clinical and surgical training modules, research and development opportunities, and interactive e-learning. “Studies have shown that with traditional lectures, there is about a 5 percent retention rate of knowledge, whereas if you have hands-­on practice or immediate application, it increases the rate up to 90 percent. So, in that sense, we really need to be doing more active learning and more practicing.”

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