Author: Patricia Rios; Amruta Radhakrishnan; Sonia M. Thomas; Nazia Darvesh; Sharon E. Straus; Andrea C. Tricco
Title: Guidelines for preventing respiratory illness in older adults aged 60 years and above living in long-term care: A rapid review of clinical practice guidelines Document date: 2020_3_26
ID: kwncu3ji_452
Snippet: Restrict non-essential personnel including volunteers and non-essential consultant personnel (e.g., barbers) from entering the building. Screen all HCP at the beginning of their shift for fever and respiratory symptoms. Actively take their temperature and document absence of shortness of breath, new or change in cough, and sore throat. If they are ill, have them put on a facemask and self-isolate at home. HCP who work in multiple locations may po.....
Document: Restrict non-essential personnel including volunteers and non-essential consultant personnel (e.g., barbers) from entering the building. Screen all HCP at the beginning of their shift for fever and respiratory symptoms. Actively take their temperature and document absence of shortness of breath, new or change in cough, and sore throat. If they are ill, have them put on a facemask and self-isolate at home. HCP who work in multiple locations may pose higher risk and should be asked about exposure to facilities with recognized COVID-19 cases. Consider implementing universal use of facemasks for HCP while in the facility.
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