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Remote Laboratory Management: Respiratory Virus Diagnostics
Published on: April 6, 2019
A Stepwise Approach to Inbound Passenger Management at a COVID-19 Temporary Medical Observation Site
Yongfang Zhang1, Di Wang2, Weiqun Liu1
1Department of Nursing, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences Affiliated Zhoupu Hospital, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Objective:
To implement epidemic prevention among entry personnel, Shanghai has launched a number of Medical Observation Sites (Observation Site) for which high expectations are set. Ours is one such Observation Site.
Methods:
As part of a novel project, we did not have any previous experience to use as reference. Despite some challenges, we achieved satisfactory outcomes by establishing a stepwise approach to inbound passenger management, including the division of the working area of the Observation Site, dynamic management of the rooms, closed-loop management of the isolated personnel.
Results:
As of May 14, 2020, a total of 42 Observation Sites were operational in Pudong New Area. The following are the detailed descriptions of our Temporary Medical Observation Site set up and work flow.
Conclusion:
Early screening of inbound passengers as well as prompt and dynamic management of information about passengers' close contacts play an active role in preventing an influx of cases. As a pilot program, we have a model that is effective despite some limitations.
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