By vgreene, 26 May, 2020 Screen all visitors to L&D unit for COVID-19 sx, and if present, do not allow entry
By vgreene, 26 May, 2020 Limit visitors to pregnant women who have known/suspected COVID-19 (eg, essential support persons only); consider alternative mechanisms for pt-vistor interaction, such as video-call applications
By vgreene, 26 May, 2020 Ensure proper training of all personnel in infxn control interventions, incl PPE use
By vgreene, 26 May, 2020 Pregnant women admitted w/ suspected COVID-19 or who develop sx consistent w/ COVID-19 during admission should be prioritized for testing; ensure infxn control practices are in place; link to Interim infxn prevention & control recs
By vgreene, 26 May, 2020 Promptly notify infxn control personnel of anticipated arrival of pregnant pt
By vgreene, 26 May, 2020 If pregnant pt arriving by EMS, driver should contact the receiving ED/facility and follow agreed-upon protocols. Link to EMS guidance
By vgreene, 26 May, 2020 Pregnant pts w/ suspected/confirmed COVID-19 should notify the obstetric unit prior to arrival; identify most appropriate room for L&D, ensuring infxn prevention and PPE correctly positioned; inform all personnel who will be involved in the pt’s care of i
By vgreene, 26 May, 2020 Each obstetric facility should consider appropriate space and staffing needs to prevent virus transmission, including isolation of pregnant pts who have suspected/confirmed COVID-19; training all personnel in infxn control practices and PPE use/handling;