The bug stops with me : Prevention of COVID-19 nosocomial transmission during radiographic procedures
Copyright © 2020. Published by Elsevier Inc..
INTRODUCTION: Nosocomial transmission of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a preventable risk to the patient population and radiographer workforce. This article aims to describe the prevention of COVID-19 nosocomial transmission during radiographic procedures by the utilization of stringent infection prevention measures at a leading tertiary hospital in Singapore.
METHODS: The implemented measures are the appropriate use of personal protective equipment, staff education, infection controls measures such as equipment disinfection, physical distancing and segregation of staff and patients.
RESULTS: Despite the handling of 1637 COVID-19 cases as of July 25, 2020, there has not been a single case of known nosocomial transmission of the disease in the institution.
DISCUSSION: The absence of nosocomial transmission suggests that the implemented measures are adequate. These measures will need to be sustainable for the long term in order to ensure continued success.
CONCLUSION: Radiographers are a crucial part of the team in the fight against COVID-19 and are at risk of contracting COVID-19. Strict adherence to appropriate infection control measures is essential for the safety of Radiology staff and their patients, and the successful control of this pandemic.
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2020 |
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2020 |
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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:51 |
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Journal of medical imaging and radiation sciences - 51(2020), 4 vom: 27. Dez., Seite 540-545 |
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Englisch |
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Heng, Ai Ling [VerfasserIn] |
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Date Completed 04.01.2021 Date Revised 10.01.2021 published: Print-Electronic Citation Status MEDLINE |
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10.1016/j.jmir.2020.07.054 |
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| 520 | |a INTRODUCTION: Nosocomial transmission of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a preventable risk to the patient population and radiographer workforce. This article aims to describe the prevention of COVID-19 nosocomial transmission during radiographic procedures by the utilization of stringent infection prevention measures at a leading tertiary hospital in Singapore | ||
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| 520 | |a RESULTS: Despite the handling of 1637 COVID-19 cases as of July 25, 2020, there has not been a single case of known nosocomial transmission of the disease in the institution | ||
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