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Standard operating procedure (SOP) for triage of suspected COVID-19 patients in non-US healthcare settings : early identification and prevention of transmission during triage
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Oct. 18, 2021
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Description:Updated Oct. 18, 2021
This document is intended for healthcare facilities that are receiving or are preparing to receive patients with suspected or confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This includes healthcare facilities providing either inpatient or outpatient services. It should be used to guide implementation of procedures at triage that can be effective at preventing transmission of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19 virus) to patients and healthcare workers (HCWs). This document was developed based on current COVID-19 data and experience with other respiratory viruses and will be updated further more information becomes available.
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Content Notes:1. Background/Purpose -- 2. What healthcare facilities can do to minimize risk of infection among patients and healthcare workers -- What healthcare workers (HCWs) can do to protect themselves and their patients during triage -- 4. Additional considerations for triage during periods of community transmission -- 5. References.
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