ONE SYMPTOM (CATEGORY A)
OR
TWO OR MORE SYMPTOMS (CATEGORY B)
If YES to ONE Category A symptom, or TWO Category B symptoms, or unable to obtain history, test for COVID-19.
Testing for COVID-19 is unnecessary in symptomatic patients if PCR positive in the past 30 days.
Always include test for influenza A/B and RSV during seasonal epidemics.
IPC Precautions: Droplet/Contact (plus Airborne precautions if AGMP) for all suspect/proven viral respiratory infections.
If admitted to oncology ward, test for COVID-19.
Do not test if POCT/PCR positive within the past 90 days.
IPC Precautions: Routine Practices.
Routine testing is only require for patients who meet the criteria above.
IPC Precautions: Routine (may be modified based upon PCRA).
Pre-op testing is required if patient meets symptom criteria
Admission Testing is required if patient meets:
Routine repeat COVID-19 testing is not recommended for patients who have tested negative for COVID-19.
Retesting is only required if the patient’s clinical condition worsens (i.e. respiratory symptoms), and there are known risk factors., etc.