IT. Recomendaciones prevención y control de infecciones para pacientes con enfermedad por coronavirus sospechada o confirmada (COVID-19). CDE

Recomendaciones prevención y control de infecciones para pacientes con enfermedad por coronavirus sospechada o confirmada (COVID-19).CDE
CDC

• To address asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic transmission, implement source control for everyone entering a healthcare facility (e.g., healthcare personnel, patients, visitors), regardless of symptoms.
  • This action is recommended to help prevent transmission from infected individuals who may or may not have symptoms of COVID-19.
  • Cloth face coverings are not considered PPE because their capability to protect healthcare personnel (HCP) is unknown. Facemasks, if available, should be reserved for HCP.
  • For visitors and patients, a cloth face covering may be appropriate. If a visitor or patient arrives to the healthcare facility without a cloth face covering, a facemask may be used for source control if supplies are available.
• Actively screen everyone for fever and symptoms of COVID-19 before they enter the healthcare facility. [ Enlace ]