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Texas Health Care Worker Tests Positive for Ebola

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Texas Health Care Worker Tests Positive for Ebola
12 October 2014

A health care worker at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital who cared for dying Ebola patient Thomas Eric Duncan, has tested positive for the virus after a preliminary test, officials said early Sunday. If confirmed, it would be the first known transmission of the disease in the United States. Confirmatory testing of the second case on U.S. soil will be conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, the statement from the Texas Department of State Health Services said.

The worker reported a fever late Friday and was isolated and referred for testing. "We knew a second case could be a reality, and we've been preparing for this possibility," said Dr. David Lakey, commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services. "We are broadening our team in Dallas and working with extreme diligence to prevent further spread." The statement added that people who had contact with the health care worker after symptoms emerged "will be monitored based on the nature of their interactions and the potential they were exposed to the virus."

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Yesterdays fear has become today's reality. The Ebola virus has now been transmitted within the United States.
 
Simpleχity;1063857223 said:
Yesterdays fear has become today's reality. The Ebola virus has now been transmitted within the United States.

Sounds like karma for the hospital, as they screwed up the initial diagnosis for Duncan due to their incompetence.
 
Sounds like karma for the hospital, as they screwed up the initial diagnosis for Duncan due to their incompetence.

Ummmm, the vast vast majority of people who come to the hospital with flu symptoms, don't have ebola. :lol:
 
Sounds like karma for the hospital, as they screwed up the initial diagnosis for Duncan due to their incompetence.

More reports are coming out that we are not prepared for this virus. I guess this was inevitable.
 
Ummmm, the vast vast majority of people who come to the hospital with flu symptoms, don't have ebola. :lol:

He told them at intake that he had been in Liberia - a rather obvious clue that was ignored.
 
More reports are coming out that we are not prepared for this virus. I guess this was inevitable.

With all of our power and might we are never prepared - it is quite pathetic.
 
He told them at intake that he had been in Liberia - a rather obvious clue that was ignored.
That still doesn't mean that you assume they have ebola. From what I understand, he lied on the forms that were required, in order to fly here. If someone has flown here, and lied on the paperwork in order to do so, why would a doctor (or nurse) assume that he was here under false pretenses?
 
With all of our power and might we are never prepared - it is quite pathetic.

Well, frankly, I'd be okay with stopping all immigration, but that isn't gonna happen.
 
Sounds like karma for the hospital, as they screwed up the initial diagnosis for Duncan due to their incompetence.
I am going to assume that the hospital you work for would not show that level of incompetence. Is that correct doctor?
 
Being flawed is being human and for that fact alone ebola could wipe out millions. Countries are making policies without knowing 100% of the facts on this killer. The formula for disaster is in place.
 
That still doesn't mean that you assume they have ebola. From what I understand, he lied on the forms that were required, in order to fly here. If someone has flown here, and lied on the paperwork in order to do so, why would a doctor (or nurse) assume that he was here under false pretenses?

There is also information out there that says he did not lie and did not know he had ebola when he came to this country. It would be interesting to know which story is true. The media is putting out both stories.

I did see a link that the person that sent him home was not a doctor but a nurse. Nurse practicioner? I've been seen or had my wife diagnosed by three nurse practicioners and none were worth a damn. The first one misdiagnosed ring worm as the measles (picked it up on my chest from a bench press in college), the next one misdiagnosed Swimmer's Itch on the wife after we had been swimming in our pond and refused to consider it, and the third couldn't cut out a wart on my finger if her life depended on it. But when the doctor showed up he removed it in a couple of seconds with the same tool.
 
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US Customs Fail to Question or Test Doctor Returning from Ebola Hot Zone...
'Nobody Cared'...

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Dr. Aileen Marty tells Fusion what she saw fighting Ebola in Nigeria

The Ebola outbreak continues to spiral out of control. Near the epicenter of the epidemic in West Africa, more than 3,400 people have died and more than 7,000 people have been infected with the virus. Officials are scrambling to contain the outbreak at its source and keep it from spreading.

The World Health Organization is sending doctors to countries where the virus is most prevalent — Liberia, Guinea, Sierra Leone and Nigeria. Fusion’s Jorge Ramos spoke to one of the doctors, Dr. Aileen Marty, who recently returned home to Miami after spending 31 days in Nigeria. She says she was surprised what happened when she arrived at Miami International Airport.

“I get to the kiosk…mark the fact that I’ve been in Nigeria and nobody cares, nobody stopped me,” Marty said.

“Not a single test?” Ramos asked her, surprised.

“Nothing,” Marty answered.​
 
Simpleχity;1063857223 said:
Yesterdays fear has become today's reality. The Ebola virus has now been transmitted within the United States.

But, but, Texas has state of the art hospitals and expertise said govenor Perry! Ebola is no match for Texas! Sounds to me the health care worker was sloppy in his procedures. Think we'll find out how he got it? I doubt it.
 
There is also information out there that says he did not lie and did not know he had ebola when he came to this country. It would be interesting which story is true.

I did see a link that the person that sent him home was not a doctor but a nurse. Nurse practicioner? I've been seen or had my wife diagnosed by three nurse practicioners and none were worth a damn. The first one misdiagnosed ring worm as the measles (picked it up on my chest from a bench press in college), the next one misdiagnosed Swimmer's Itch on the wife after we had been swimming in our pond and refused to consider it, and the third couldn't cut out a wart on my finger if her life depended on it. But when the doctor showed up he removed it in a couple of seconds with the same tool.

A nurse doesn't send a patient home without a doctor's order, assuming the patient was actually admitted into the er.
 
But, but, Texas has state of the art hospitals and expertise said govenor Perry!

Well, I would venture to say that our hospitals are comparable to most in the nation. Are we special? No. Do meet meet national standards? Yeah.
 
There is also information out there that says he did not lie and did not know he had ebola when he came to this country. It would be interesting which story is true.

I did see a link that the person that sent him home was not a doctor but a nurse. Nurse practicioner? I've been seen or had my wife diagnosed by three nurse practicioners and none were worth a damn. The first one misdiagnosed ring worm as the measles (picked it up on my chest from a bench press in college), the next one misdiagnosed Swimmer's Itch on the wife after we had been swimming in our pond and refused to consider it, and the third couldn't cut out a wart on my finger if her life depended on it. But when the doctor showed up he removed it in a couple of seconds with the same tool.
In our hospitals that would never happen. Nurses or nurse practitioners dont make that call. Even when we have a PA as the attending ER doc we have an actual doctor that is responsible for the discharge. That is the same on every floor and patient department. That is especially true with admitting and discharge practices. texas may be different.

That being said..I can understand someone missing the key input about recently being in Liberia. If it was mentioned to an admissions clerk and not medical personnel specifically, thats pretty easy to miss. Im sure right now there are memos and great big notices on every admission desk but prior to this...its so far fetched who would believe it could happen here?
 
In our hospitals that would never happen. Nurses or nurse practitioners dont make that call. Even when we have a PA as the attending ER doc we have an actual doctor that is responsible for the discharge. That is the same on every floor and patient department. That is especially true with admitting and discharge practices. texas may be different.

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No, it isn't different here. We have the same standards and regulations as everyone else. No PA or NP works solo. THey always have a physician that they answer to- always.
My primary point is that there was no reason to assume that the guy had ebola, just because he came here from Liberia. He supposedly came here legitimately, and I would assume that to be the case, especially since we "supposedly" have sound immigration practices and policies. I have friends from Liberian, and not once have I ever thought maybe I should assume they have a deadly virus.
 
This Healthcare worker was exposed to Mr Duncan and came in contact with Mr Duncan after he was admitted and placed in isolation. The person who contracted ebola was wearing the CDC recommended PPE. I live in the Dallas area. My grandson was born at Presbyterian Hospital. I talked with a coworker this morning whose wife is a nurse at Presbyterian. The information I have came from her.
 
I am going to assume that the hospital you work for would not show that level of incompetence. Is that correct doctor?

Hospital failures are quite common, and well documented - you might try reading Consumer Reports.

A medical degree is not required to recognize incompetence, even for the ignorant or uneducated.
 
What is so concerning is that this healthcare worker was suited up and yet still contracted Ebola.

I hope others posting on this thread won't make it political. Disease doesn't recognize political lean.
 
A nurse doesn't send a patient home without a doctor's order, assuming the patient was actually admitted into the er.

Didn't find anything about a nurse after doing a cursory search. Must have been hearsay from the media. But it does appear the hospital tired to cover their ass by lying about Duncan's temperature. The medical records released contradict the hospital's statement to the press. If they didn't lie how could they get that wrong?

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/11/us/thomas-duncan-had-a-fever-of-103-er-records-show.html?_r=0
 
No, it isn't different here. We have the same standards and regulations as everyone else. No PA or NP works solo. THey always have a physician that they answer to- always.
My primary point is that there was no reason to assume that the guy had ebola, just because he came here from Liberia. He supposedly came here legitimately, and I would assume that to be the case, especially since we "supposedly" have sound immigration practices and policies. I have friends from Liberian, and not once have I ever thought maybe I should assume they have a deadly virus.

Does that apply to non ER visits? I recall in my state of Indiana when I called in once to make an appointment to make a visit I was told the doctor was not in but I could see the nurse practioner. I think you know my answer.

Would you assume their was no risk if one of your friends from Liberia just came back from a visit to Liberia and had a temp of 103 + and were throwing up and in severe pain?
 
That being said..I can understand someone missing the key input about recently being in Liberia. If it was mentioned to an admissions clerk and not medical personnel specifically, thats pretty easy to miss. Im sure right now there are memos and great big notices on every admission desk but prior to this...its so far fetched who would believe it could happen here?

Why does it always take an incident or death for alledged professionals to get their **** together?
 
Well, I would venture to say that our hospitals are comparable to most in the nation. Are we special? No. Do meet meet national standards? Yeah.

So Perry once again is full of ****.
 
This Healthcare worker was exposed to Mr Duncan and came in contact with Mr Duncan after he was admitted and placed in isolation. The person who contracted ebola was wearing the CDC recommended PPE. I live in the Dallas area. My grandson was born at Presbyterian Hospital. I talked with a coworker this morning whose wife is a nurse at Presbyterian. The information I have came from her.

So either the virus is more contagious than we are told or the worker was sloppy or his gear was defective.
 
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