There’s many ways digital tools could impact the process
of diagnosing and treating a disease like Ebola. One example would be an
Ebola hotline to serve as the point of entry for care. A single national Ebola hotline number could connect an at-risk patient to a trained Ebola screener who can assess the patient’s likelihood of exposure, clinical acuity, and need for care. The hotline number could produce an audio or audio/video connection depending on how the at-risk patient chooses to access the service. A screener would then follow an evidence-based decision-tree to conduct the assessment. The screening process limits exposures while facilitating care for the person potentially exposed to Ebola. Read More
