Guidelines for containing hospital spread of COVID-19 • Hospitals are advised keep a track of guidelines on CDC website (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html) for latest updates and information. • Hospitals are advised to contact the nearest local health department for queries. • Hospitals are advised to formulate a plan to monitor the health concerns and safety protocol for healthcare providers who are exposed to COVID-19 patients. Risk assessment & screening • Patients who are immunocompromised, old, or have underlying chronic medical conditions are advised to be dealt as outpatient department. • A healthcare provider inquire about symptoms of COVID-19 i.e. fever, shortness of breath, cough, sore throat, their travel history of last 14 days and any contact with suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19. • Educate a high-risk patient about cough etiquette and respiratory hygiene. Isolate the patient. • If a high-risk patient can’t be shifted into isolation immediately due to any reason - Make sure the suspected patient does not sit among other patients closely. - Make sure the suspected patient maintains 6 feet distance in a well-ventilated room. - Counsel the patient to wait outside the healthcare facility where the staff with get in touch via phone. - Counsel the patient to wait outside the healthcare facility in a hospital vehicle/ambulance. - Immediately inform infection prevention and control services about the suspected case. • Provide essential supplies at healthcare facility entrance i.e. - 60-95% alcohol-based sanitizers - No-touch receptacles for disposal - Tissues - Facemasks - Gloves Monitoring or restriction of healthcare facility staff • If any healthcare professional develops signs and symptoms of COVID-19, they must not report to work. • If any healthcare professional develops signs and symptoms of COVID-19, they must - Stop working immediately - Put on a face mask - Isolate at home