The bug stops with me: Prevention of COVID-19 nosocomial transmission during radiographic procedures.
J Med Imaging Radiat Sci
; 51(4): 540-545, 2020 12.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-695816
ABSTRACT
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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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Radiography
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Cross Infection
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Infection Control
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
J Med Imaging Radiat Sci
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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