Staying Safe with Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers - Practical Skills with Sonja Hoag, RN, CNE and Podcast Host.

Staying Safe with Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers - Practical Skills with Sonja Hoag, RN, CNE and Podcast Host.

June 29, 2026 · 24 min · Season 5 · Episode 20

About this episode

Sonja Hoag shares practical advice on infection prevention and control for viral hemorrhagic fevers.

In this episode, we're joined by Sonja, RN, Nurse Educator, and host of the Sedation Vacation Radio podcast. (Full disclosure: we're big fans, so we might be just a little biased!) Sonja shares practical, real-world advice on infection prevention and control, from getting PPE right to safely managing patients with suspected viral hemorrhagic fevers. Along the way, we explore what it takes to prepare healthcare teams and systems for these high-consequence situations, with plenty of practical tips and lessons you can apply in your own workplace. Key topics Infection control procedures for viral hemorrhagic fever PPE donning and doffing protocols with step-by-step guidance System-level response and isolation procedures for high-risk infectious cases Role of medical officers and rapid response teams in outbreak management Waste disposal and sample handling for contagious diseases Aerosol-generating medical procedures and precautions Takeaways: Proper PPE donning and doffing is critical to prevent self-contamination. Clear protocols and checklists improve safety during high-risk procedures. System-level planning includes designated isolation units and inter-agency communication…

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