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A matrix for the evaluation of COVID-19 contact risk in healthcare workers: Technical note
Abstract
The aim of this technical note is to propose a reliable, fast-adaptable and easy-to-use matrix that accurately classifies risk for contact tracing of healthcare workers with COVID-19 patients. The researchers have created a matrix with the support of the literature and their experience within the university hospital surveillance team. This matrix enables a detailed High / Medium / Low Risk classification of contacts of healthcare workers with COVID-19 cases, covering many different contact situations encountered in a university hospital. Three main headings have come to the fore in health worker contact risk classification: Differences caused by the ventilation of the environment: Indoors, well ventilated indoors, outdoors; direct contact or material sharing; aerosol generating procedure. The matrix is quickly adapted by surveillance team members and is easy to use.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
Technical Brief
Publication Date
June 30, 2021
Submission Date
March 8, 2021
Acceptance Date
May 3, 2021
Published in Issue
Year 2021 Volume: 60 Number: 2