By vgreene, 13 May, 2020 Older adults w/ COVID-19 may not show typical sx such as fever or respiratory sx. Atypical sx may include new/worsening malaise, new dizziness, or diarrhea. Identification of such sx should prompt isolation & further eval for COVID-19
By vgreene, 13 May, 2020 Actively screen all residents daily for fever and sx of COVID-19; if symptomatic, immediately isolate, implement appropriate Transmission-Based Precautions
By vgreene, 13 May, 2020 Actively screen anyone entering building (HCP, ancillary staff, vendors, consultants) for fever and sx of COVID-19 before starting each shift; send ill personnel home. Sick leave policies should be flexible, non-punitive
By vgreene, 13 May, 2020 Restrict all volunteers, non-essential HCP, incl consultant services (eg, barber, hairdresser)
By vgreene, 13 May, 2020 Restrict all visitors except compassionate care situations (eg, end of life)
By vgreene, 13 May, 2020 Key strategies include: preventing entry of COVID-19 to facility, identifying infxns early, preventing spread, assessing/optimizing PPE supply, and identifying/managing severe illness