Recommended infection control measures
| General measures | Clinical and diagnostic visits | Surgical considerations |
|---|---|---|
| Waiting room and treatment room occupancy to respect 2 m physical distancing. | Waiting room and treatment room occupancy to respect 2 m physical distancing. | Waiting room and treatment room occupancy to respect 2 m physical distancing. |
| Screening for COVID-19 exposure according to local institutional guidelines (online screening tools are readily available), prior to appointment and upon arrival. | Screening for COVID-19 exposure according to local institutional guidelines (online screening tools are readily available), prior to appointment and upon arrival. | Screening for COVID-19 exposure according to local institutional guidelines (online screening tools are readily available), prior to appointment and upon arrival. |
| Health care teams are required to wear PPE, including a mask and gloves during patient interactions. | Health care teams are required to wear PPE, including a mask and gloves during patient interactions. | Health care teams are required to wear PPE, including a mask and gloves during patient interactions. |
| Patients should wear a mask during health care encounters consistent with regional recommendations. | Patients should wear a mask during health care encounters consistent with regional recommendations. |
PPE = personal protective equipment.