COVID-19: Information for Healthcare Professionals
Posted on: February 20, 2020 - 10:04am
Healthcare personnel (HCP) are on the front lines of caring for patients with confirmed or possible infection with COVID-19 and therefore have an increased risk of exposure to this virus. HCPs can minimize their risk of exposure when caring for confirmed or possible COVID-19 patients by following CDC infection prevention and control guidelines, including use of recommended personal protective equipment (PPE). HCP should review the CDC's current interim guidance for more information, including:
- Evaluating and Reporting Persons Under Investigation (PUI)
- Healthcare Infection Control Guidance
- Clinical Care Guidance
- Home Care Guidance
- Guidance for EMS
- Healthcare Personnel with Potential Exposure Guidance
- Inpatient Obstetric Healthcare Guidance
There are also state resources available for healthcare professionals available on the CT Department of Public Health website.