Special pathogens present unique public health concerns as they are highly infectious, contagious and can be fatal.

Special pathogens may result in high cost to individuals, healthcare systems and society in general. Please use and share the following resources compiled by CDPHE’s Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response.

Visit the Ebola Virus Disease webpage for disease specific information.

• Special Pathogen TableTop Exercise Template

• Facilitators' Guide

• Special Pathogen Post TTX Survey

• Behavioral Health Considerations for Patients and Healthcare Workers

• Special Pathogens of Concern

• Special Pathogens of Concern: Ebola Virus Disease

• Internal Communication for Special Pathogens

• Identify, Isolate, Inform: Assessment, Management and Placement of PUI

• Overview of Clinical Research

• Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Guidance For Hospitals: Ask, Isolate, Call Infosheet

• Public Health Special Pathogen Checklist for Hospitals: First Hour, Second Hour, Ongoing

• Ask About Travel History Poster (coming soon)

• Behavioral Health Considerations: Preventing Absenteeism and Promoting Resilience Among Health Care Workers In Biological Emergencies

• PsychoSocial Resource: Fearbola Behavioral Health Interactive Toolkit

• Managing Your Fear About Ebola

• Biohazardous Waste Services in Colorado

• CDC PPE Guidance

• CDC PPE Calculator

• Healthcare System Readiness for Highly Pathogenic Infectious Diseases

• PsychoSocial Resource: Fearbola Behavioral Health Interactive Toolkit

• Managing Your Fear About Ebola

• Pandemic Influenza: Quarantine, Isolation and Social Distancing

• HIPAA and Disasters: What Emergency Professionals Need to Know

• Ebola Information for Emergency Managers (coming soon)

• Ask About Travel History Poster for Dispatchers (coming soon)

• EMS Infectious Disease Playbook

• CDC On-Trac Resource Center

• Emerging Infectious Diseases Videos for Prehospital Providers (UMBC)

• National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Worker Training Program Resources