Rick Scott's Ebola Readiness Efforts Praised by FMA

After its board of governors met over the weekend in Tampa, the Florida Medical Association (FMA) issued a statement on Monday, praising Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Department of Health for its Ebola readiness efforts.

The Florida Medical Association wishes to acknowledge the high level of engagement by the elected officials of Florida, especially Gov. Rick Scott, said Dr. Alan Pillersdorf, the president of the FMA. We are also grateful for the leadership of the Florida Department of Health and State Surgeon General John Armstrong, M.D.

The FBA also offered the following recommendations:

1. An ongoing educational campaign on Ebola infection coordinated by the Florida Department of Health based on current science and emerging evidence-based practices.

2. Isolation measures should be instituted for all individuals suspected of Ebola infection and continued until these individuals are declared free of infection based on current science and emerging evidence-based practices.

3. Medical evaluation, transportation, and care of individuals suspected or proven to be infected by Ebola will be based on current and emerging guidelines as well as best practices.