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  • Healthcare worker safety
  • Infectious disease control
  • Nursing practice

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  • Maintaining an adequate nursing workforce is critical for healthcare facility function.
  • Nurses are at high risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
  • Protecting nurses is essential for patient care continuity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide evidence-based guidelines for protecting nurses from SARS-CoV-2.
  • To reduce infection, morbidity, and mortality among frontline nurses.
  • To ensure the sustainability of the nursing workforce during the pandemic.

Main Methods:

  • Review and synthesis of foundational infection control guidelines.
  • Application of established protocols for frontline nursing staff.
  • Focus on consistent implementation of protective measures.

Main Results:

  • Consistent adherence to guidelines is expected to significantly reduce SARS-CoV-2 infection.
  • Implementation of protective measures can lower associated morbidity and mortality.
  • Proactive protection strategies are key to maintaining nursing staff health.

Conclusions:

  • Established infection control guidelines are effective in protecting nurses from SARS-CoV-2.
  • Adherence to these guidelines is crucial for preventing infection, illness, and death.
  • Implementing these guidelines supports a resilient and protected nursing workforce.