Information for Health Care Professionals

Can respirators other than the N95 be used to protect from COVID-19?
Yes, workers can wear any of the types of particulate respirators for protection against SARS—if they are NIOSH-approved and if they have been properly fit-...
Tue, 7 Apr, 2020 at 5:58 PM
Who should HCP notify if they suspect a patient has COVID-19?
According to the CDC, healthcare providers should consult with local or state health departments to determine whether patients meet criteria for a Persons U...
Sat, 28 Mar, 2020 at 5:40 PM
HCP Preparedness Checklist
Tue, 7 Apr, 2020 at 2:59 PM
How do you test a patient for the virus that causes COVID-19?
For the most up to date recommendations for reporting, testing, and specimen collection, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/clinical-crite...
Sat, 28 Mar, 2020 at 3:02 PM
Do patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 need to be admitted to the hospital?
According to the CDC, not all patients with COVID-19 require hospital admission. Patients whose clinical presentation warrants in-patient clinical managemen...
Tue, 11 Aug, 2020 at 6:57 AM
CDC Recommendations for COVID-19 Patient Visits
It is important to minimize chance for exposures before, during and after COVID-19 patient's visit. Before Arrival When scheduling appointments for...
Tue, 7 Apr, 2020 at 3:04 PM
How to use one ventilator to save multiple lives
Tue, 11 Aug, 2020 at 7:13 AM
What visitor protocols should be established?
Facilities should establish procedures for monitoring, managing and training all visitors, which should include: All visitors should perform frequent ha...
Tue, 7 Apr, 2020 at 3:05 PM
How is COVID-19 treated?
According to the CDC, not all patients with COVID-19 will require medical supportive care. Clinical management for hospitalized patients with COVID-19 is fo...
Sat, 28 Mar, 2020 at 3:13 PM
What are the priorities for testing patients with COVID-19?
Tue, 7 Apr, 2020 at 3:07 PM