ABSTRACT
In response to the rapid spread of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), health-care systems should establish procedures for early recognition and management of suspected or confirmed cases. We describe the various steps taken for the development, implementation, and dissemination of the interdisciplinary COVID-19 protocol at Jackson Health System (JHS), a complex tertiary academic health system in Miami, Florida. Recognizing the dynamic nature of COVID-19, the protocol addresses the potential investigational treatment options and considerations for special populations. The protocol also includes infection prevention and control measures and routine care for suspected or proven COVID-19 patients.
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Academic Medical Centers/organization & administration , COVID-19/epidemiology , Clinical Protocols , Infection Control/organization & administration , COVID-19/diagnosis , COVID-19/therapy , Humans , Inservice Training , SARS-CoV-2ABSTRACT
One of the fundamental challenges in nonventilator health care-associated pneumonia (NV-HAP) surveillance is identifying cases and standardizing surveillance protocols. This section highlights clinical pneumonia definitions and current surveillance definitions, as well as the difficulty in case finding methodologies. In addition, we review current microbiology and molecular testing methods. Further, we explore future opportunities to leverage the electronic health care record in attempt to identify a reliable less burdensome data identification and collection methodology. Finally, we highlight the importance of a collaborative approach to prevention of NV- HAP, as well as strategies to assist the IP with facilitating interdisciplinary communication and uptake of evidence-based implementation strategies.
