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Provider Protocols and Public Health Response 

Individual question clips are also provided below. 

Interview Clips

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• Where can providers get the latest information about measles cases in the U.S. and Montana?

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• How has the state and local public health been preparing for this event?

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• What are the recommended protocols for responding to a suspected measles case in emergency rooms, urgent cares, etc.?

• How might triage be done to prevent others from being exposed?
• If a provider decides to test, what additional measures should be taken to minimize exposure to others? 

• What are some provider screening questions to ask if measles might need to be considered in the differential? 

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• What should a provider consider to be a history of exposure to measles? 

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• Can we use imMTRAX to confirm the status of the measles vaccine?
• What other sources may help to confirm measles vaccine status?

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• Most providers have never seen a measles case. What are some places providers can review to feel more comfortable with diagnosing measles?

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• If a suspected measles case came to the clinic/emergency department, etc., what key protocols should we have in place to limit exposure to others?

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• What happens if a case is identified outside of business hours?

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• What are the most important steps a healthcare facility can take right now to prepare for measles? 

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• Are there special infection prevention considerations healthcare facilities should take if a patient has signs or symptoms of measles? 

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• Does DPHHS offer any infection prevention guidance for healthcare facilities in Montana?

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• If facilities have questions about infection prevention measures, who can they contact?

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• What is the best thing we can do right now?

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• There's been a lot of new vaccine-related laws since COVID-19. Can I ask staff if they are vaccinated against measles to help decrease the risk of an employee acquiring measles or exposing others to measles?

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• What type of PPE should those caring for a suspected measles case wear?

• You have isolated a suspected measles case in a room for evaluation. How should that room be cleaned after the patient leaves? 

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• You suspect a possible measles case. What test should you order and what should the patient and their close contacts do until the test results return from the lab?

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• At what point should public health be notified and what is the process for notifying public health?