From SARS CoV-1 2003 to SARS CoV-2 2019: Part 3, Built Environment

From SARS CoV-1 2003 to SARS CoV-2 2019 Healthcare Leadership Strategy for a Better Future

Built Environment

• Ensure adequate supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • Routine area disinfection • A risk co-worker planning • Department Colleague movement and spacing • Control access through few access points with ready staff identification • Modified normal testing protocols for staff, patients and visitors • Building lock-down, restriction requirements and staff communication » All individuals entering building must wear face mask

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From SARS CoV-1 2003 to SARS CoV-2 2019 Healthcare Leadership Strategy for a Better Future

Built Environment » All staff screened upon entry depending on recommended procedures » Possibilities include temperature, symptom observations, screening questions, etc.

• Visitor restrictions in place, limited entrances & exits » Common example: No visitors allowed unless visiting someone critically ill or are parents of children • Create an Emergency Coordination Committee » Intimate knowledge of building infrastructure included » Multi-discipline » Record daily successes and challenges » Record daily building system operating changes » Record daily census, infected & not infected; patients & staff » Daily status update broadcast throughout the facility • Track all work-orders in the contaminated areas » Schedule maintenance work when rooms are empty not in use by patients or visitors » Educate all department leaders and staff on the technical aspects of the building environment