By vgreene, 21 April, 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, 21 April, 2020 Restrict all volunteers, non-essential HCP, incl consultant services (eg, barber, hairdresser)
By vgreene, 21 April, 2020 Restrict all visitors except compassionate care situations (eg, end of life)
By vgreene, 21 April, 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
By vgreene, 21 April, 2020 See Interim Guidelines for Collecting, Handling, and Testing Clinical Specimens from PUIs for COVID-19 and Biosafety FAQs for handling and processing specimens from suspected cases and PUIs
By vgreene, 21 April, 2020 For clinicians collecting samples or w/in 6 ft of PUIs, maintain proper infection control and use PPE (including N95 or higher-level respirator (of facemask if respirator not available), eye protection, gloves, and gown
By vgreene, 21 April, 2020 If clinically indicated (eg, pt receiving invasive mechanical ventilation), collect lower respiratory tract aspirate or bronchoalveolar lavage sample