Infection prevention and control during health care for probable or confirmed cases of novel coronav

Administrative controls and policies that apply to ARI include establishment of sustainable IPC infrastructures and activities; education of HCWs; prevention of overcrowding in waiting areas, providing dedicated waiting areas for the ill and placement of hospitalized patients; organization of health-care services for adequate provision and use of supplies; policies and procedures for all facets of. [...] within approximately 1 m) and upon entering the room or cubicle of the patient; • perform hand hygiene before and after contact with the patient and his or her surroundings and immediately after removal of a medical mask. [...] minimum of 6 to 12 air changes per hour in facilities with a mechanically ventilated room and at least 60 liters/second/patient in facilities with natural ventilation7; • limit the number of persons present in the room to the absolute minimum required for the patient’s care and support; • perform hand hygiene before and after contact with the patient and his or her surroundings and after PPE remov. [...] Infection prevention and control precautions when caring for patients with probable or confirmed nCoV infection Limit the number of HCWs, family members and visitors in contact with a patient with probable or confirmed nCoV infection. [...] • Family members and visitors in contact with a patient should be limited to those essential for patient support and should be trained on the risk of transmission and on the use of the same infection control precautions as HCWs who are providing routine care.