monitoring and movement guidance
A. Guidance for First Responders
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) Office of Emergency Medical Services has put together the following guidance for EMS personnel and first responders:
- EMS Management of Suspected Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Patients and Point of Entry - updated 11/21/14
B. Guidance for Law Enforcement
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) and the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) have put together information outlining the legal authority of police officers to restrict or enforce the activities of suspected or confirmed Ebola patients:
- Guidance to Police Officers on Enforcing Quarantine Orders or Detaining/Isolating Individuals who may have Ebola - updated 11/21/14
C. Resources for Local Boards of Health and Municipalities
MDPH maintains a web page with information for Local Boards of Health and Municipal Leaders. Selected resources are translated into six different languages.
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