Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Potentially Infected Patients Checklist
The following checklist highlights key steps for healthcare personnel in preparation for transport and arrival of patients potentially infected with 2019-nCoV.
□ Stay up to date on the latest information about signs and symptoms, diagnostic testing, and case definitions for 2019-nCoV disease.
□ Review your infection prevention and control policies and CDC infection control recommendations for 2019-nCoV for:
- Assessment and triage of patients with acute respiratory symptoms
- Patient placement
- Implementation of Standard, Contact, and Airborne Precautions, including the use of eye protection
- Visitor management and exclusion
- Source control measures for patients (e.g., put facemask on suspect patients)
- Requirements for performing aerosol generating procedures
□ Be alert for patients who meet the persons under investigation (PUI) definition.
□ Know how to report a potential 2019-nCoV case or exposure to facility infection control leads and public health officials.
□ Know who, when, and how to seek evaluation by occupational health following an unprotected exposure (i.e., not wearing recommended PPE) to a suspected or confirmed nCoV patient.
□ Remain at home, and notify occupational health services, if you are ill.
□ Know how to contact and receive information from your state or local public health agency.
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Healthcare Personnel Preparedness Checklist
