PMC:7108650 / 4514-5798 JSONTXT

{"project":"LitCovid-PMC-OGER-BB","denotations":[{"id":"T41","span":{"begin":750,"end":755},"obj":"NCBITaxon:3193"},{"id":"T42","span":{"begin":536,"end":545},"obj":"SP_7"},{"id":"T43","span":{"begin":378,"end":386},"obj":"NCBITaxon:1"},{"id":"T44","span":{"begin":214,"end":223},"obj":"SP_7"}],"text":"Standardize patient triage, placement, and staffing models to the fullest extent possible\nStakeholders must create a standardized process entailing rapid triage, isolation, and placement of patients with suspected 2019-nCoV to minimize the risk of transmission and exposure of HCWs and other patients. Patient placement decisions should incorporate known characteristics of the organism as well as available resources. At a minimum, patient placement needs must incorporate specific guidelines regarding isolation and air handling.\nFor 2019-nCoV, current recommendations include a single occupancy, negative pressure room with at least 6 air changes per hour.2 Rooms designated as negative pressure rooms within an institution should be checked by a plant operations supervisor to ensure that the room is functioning as expected prior to receiving a patient. Entry and exit to the room should be minimized. If possible, healthcare facilities should consider a dedicated HCW staffing team to minimize the risk of transmission and exposure to other HCWs and patients.2 If this is not feasible, only essential HCW should enter the room. Detailed planning of staffing models will help alleviate potential staff shortages in the event of multiple suspect or infected patients needing care."}