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CAREGIVER SUPPORT
A caregiver plays an integral role in the life of a wounded, ill, or injured service member. A tremendous amount of responsibility can be put on the caregiver to meet the physical and psychological demands of the care recipient, and this alone can be more than a full-time job. Even so, many caregivers may also be maintaining a household, caring for children, and providing an income for their family. Due to these responsibilities, a caregiver may lose sight of their own well-being. It is important for caregivers to recognize signs of stress and caregiver fatigue and understand that by taking care of yourself, you can better care for your wounded, ill, or injured service member.
Managing Your Well-being
Caregiver Fatigue
Coping with Stress
Support Options
Additional Information and Tools
Clinical guidance, including recognition, management and clinical isolation guidance are generally covered by CDC: CDC Clinical Overview
Clinical management for Fleet medical personnel can be found in the NMCFHPC Fleet Mpox Medical Guidance
Clinical guidance for MTFs can be found in the DHA Mpox Guidance Update_5Sept2024
Currently, neither mpox testing nor treatment are readily available in a forward deployed operational setting. Units should identify suspected cases, isolate them, and move them for care at an MTF when operationally feasible.
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