General

Infectious biomedical waste and sharps have a potential hazard of transmission of pathogens. Among sharps, used needles form a major share and disinfection by 1 % hypochlorite is recommended in biomedical waste management rules of India. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of hypochlorite for the decontamination of needles.

Infectious biomedical waste and sharps have a potential hazard of transmission of pathogens. Among sharps, used needles form a major share and disinfection by 1 % hypochlorite is recommended in biomedical waste management rules of India. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of hypochlorite for the decontamination of needles.

Plague is caused by Yersinia pestis, a gram-negative bacterium that is endemic to most of the western United States. Epizootics of plague occur in wild rodents (rock squirrels, prairie dogs, ground squirrels, chipmunks, wood rats, and others) and most people acquire plague by the bite of an infectious rodent flea.

Chlamydiosis, formerly called ornithosis, and most commonly known to physicians as psittacosis, or (lay terminology) parrot fever, is an infrequent disease of many bird species and is caused by the organism Chlamydophila psittaci. Owners should be fully informed of the implications for their pet birds and the potential for transmission to humans.

Psittacosis, also known as parrot fever and ornithosis, is a bacterial infection of humans that can cause severe pneumonia and other serious health problems. It is caused by Chlamydophila psittaci, formerly known as Chlamydia psittaci.

These recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices update the previous recommendations on human rabies prevention and reflect the status of rabies and anti-rabies biologics in the United States.

This document provides a helpful list of items to pack in preparation for deployment.

This document describes the authority and bylaws for the Trauma System Fund Authority.

This memo is a clarification of use of rotor wing aircraft during interfacility transfers.

This document lists many common signs of stress for use in critical incident stress management.

This document describes the new narrowband requirements for public safety radio equipment operating below 512 MHz which was set forth by the federal communications commission to begin on January 1, 2013.

A map of emergency medical services repeater locations including Santa Fe control, microwave, non-microwave, and other system types.

Map and list of facilities in New Mexico which voluntarily report Heathcare-Associated Infections.

The Center for Adolescent Relationship Exploration program is a residential psychiatric treatment facility owned and operated by the State of New Mexico. The facility is licensed as a specialty Residential Treatment Center by the State of New Mexico and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations.

This document contains a flowchart that illustrates the steps that should be taken during a Cryptosporidium investigation.

This memo was released for emergency medical services agency managers and providers to address criminal behavior by licensed emergency medical services caregivers.

Water samples can be tested for pathogens such as Cryptosporidium. These samples can then potentially be linked to clinical isolates from individuals who visited a recreational water venue associated with cluster of cases. Collecting a sample of the backwash from a pool filter is ideal because it increases the chances of detecting the parasite if it was present during the previous filter run.

Cryptosporidium (or “Crypto”) is a chlorine resistant parasite, so even well-maintained pools, water parks, and interactive fountains can spread Crypto among swimmers. If an outbreak of Crypto infections occurs in your community, the health department might ask you to hyperchlorinate.

Cryptosporidiosis is a gastrointestinal illness, caused by the parasite, Cryptosporidium. This disease is a common cause of diarrhea in children, especially in child care settings. The hallmark symptom of cryptosporidiosis is watery diarrhea, which might be accompanied by stomach ache, nausea and vomiting, fever, and a general sick feeling.

During the 2007 legislative session, Senate Bill (SB) 611 allocated $40,000 to develop a testing protocol, develop and establish a health registry, contract with appropriate testing laboratories and coordinate affected parties in regard to a voluntary testing program for military veterans who may have been exposed to depleted uranium or other isotopes in the Persian Gulf war or in the current Iraq or Afghanistan conflict.