October 12, 2014
Ch.3 - Federalism
Texas Nurse who had Worn Protective Gear Tests Positive for Ebola
She was claimed to have worn the protective gears at all times in the sight of the victim, but people assume that "there was a breach in protocol, which resulted in the infection." Now, Texas health department claims to be examining the case scrupulously, with the local police and fire department attempting to ward off and sterilize the contaminated areas. However, it admitted that the procedure is difficult and will take some time.
I cannot trust Texas with Ebola cases any more. Not only did it failed to carefully examine the first victim on his first visit, but also it failed to contain Ebola virus and stop it from spreading. This is a grave issue and so far it has been responsible for over 4000 deaths world-wide. Yet, it appears that Texas fails to understand the seriousness of this problem. (It is trying to fix the barn after the cow has left.)
This issue relates to federalism since the power to regulate health services and hospitals is granted to the states. Even with Ebola virus that could eventually threaten the welfare of nation, federal government cannot directly become involved with it yet because it lacks the power to do so. However since the report does indicate, "A White House official told CNN that Homeland Security Adviser Lisa Monaco briefed President Obama on the second Dallas Ebola case," I believe any further spreading will induce the federal government to butt in.
Citation
http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/12/health/ebola/index.html?hpt=hp_t1
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