By vgreene, 13 May, 2020 Atypical presentations May be seen in pts w underlying conditions 1 Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome reported in pts
By switaschek, 12 May, 2020 Prohibit visitors/guests unless necessary for pt care; screen as w/ all others in facility
By switaschek, 12 May, 2020 Facilitate social distancing: minimize time in waiting room, space chairs 6 ft apart, reduce pt volume/increase time btwn pts on schedule
By switaschek, 12 May, 2020 Require cloth face covering for pts, surgical mask only if already in pt possession; conserve PPE supply at all costs
By switaschek, 12 May, 2020 Wear surgical masks at all times (all health care providers and staff); use N95 and face shields during procedures on mucous membranes of respiratory tract
By switaschek, 12 May, 2020 Segregate well and sick care physically (separate entries, waiting room, exam rooms) and temporally (schedule well care in AM, sick care in PM)2
By switaschek, 12 May, 2020 Provide clear messaging w/ pts about changes in care, incl COVID-19 screening, facility safety procedures, PPE use, visitor restrictions, follow-up procedures
By switaschek, 12 May, 2020 COVID-19 screening: consider separate screening location; check all pts, staff for COVID-19 sx, fever prior to entering facility; when lab testing capacity avail, implement lab testing as screening
By switaschek, 12 May, 2020 Triage based on clinical necessity of care: prioritize surgical/procedural care, high-complexity chronic dz mgmt, essential preventive measures1