# Katherine West

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Measles: A Current Review

Infectious disease expert Katherine West discusses the current measles outbreak currently ongoing.

Post-Exposure Medical Follow-Up is Different in Mobile Integrated Health/Community Paramedicine Work

Infectious disease expert Katherine West explains the new procedures for post-exposure medical follow-up and source patient testing that are now being required as EMS expands its role in the community setting. You can read the article here. This podcast is sponsored by ESO. It’s that time again!…

A Review of Norovirus

Infection Control Consultant Katherine West discusses the role of EMS in combating norovirus.

What EMS Providers Need to Know about Dengue Virus

Infection control consultant Katherine West provides information about Dengue Virus, an ailment EMS providers may encounter this summer.

Raising Awareness about Pandemic Response

Infection Control Consultant Katherine West explains why Marburg Virus is not as worrisome as some recent media headlines suggest. Watch the presentation on JEMS.

Unpacking CDC Guidelines on Masks, Vehicle Ventilation and Post-Exposure Protocols

Infection control consultant Katherine West breaks down the critical distinctions between infection prevention practices in EMS settings versus medical facilities.   She clarifies how EMS-specific CDC guidelines account for unique factors like ambulance ventilation systems, the rear exhaust fan a…

Reliable Infection Control in an Evolving Landscape

In this episode of Let’s Get It Straight, infection control consultant and host Katherine West tackles the growing challenge of accessing dependable scientific guidance amid shifting government support and archived resources. With traditional CDC documents and expert advisory groups diminished or d…

Updated HIV Post‑Exposure Guidance for Healthcare Providers

Infection control consultant Katherine West breaks down the latest HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) guidelines published in mid-2025. Highlighting key changes since the 2013 update, she explains the shift toward less toxic antiretroviral regimens, elimination of routine baseline lab testing for …

In The Books: Infection Control Policies and Procedures for Community Paramedicine and MIH, 2nd edition

Katherine West joins us to discuss the expertise behind her newly updated Infection Control Policies for Community Paramedicine and MIH, 2nd Edition. With decades of experience, West explains the differences between emergent care and home‑care practices, offering practical, evidence‑based guidance.…

Why Ebola Is Considered a Low Risk in the U.S.

Infection control consultant Katherine West explains why current Bundibugyo Ebola activity in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda is considered low risk for the United States. She reviews outbreak drivers—border-spanning transmission, insurgent attacks on treatment centers, community distru…