HID

Remove and keep nonessential equipment away from the patient, to minimize contamination on the scene and in the ambulance.

Anticipate patient handoff after arrival at the hospital.

The receiving facility shall be notified as soon as possible of any transport or special circumstances involving a HID patient.

PPE related to the care of a HID patient shall be disposed of at the receiving hospital. If patient transportation is not required, LHD and/or LEMSA officials will provide direction on proper disposal of used PPE.

Special attention should be called to doffing PPES, as the PPEs should be considered contaminated.