Novel Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Plan- fbg-2

Functions of the Rapid Response Team Members
Infection Disease Clinician
The role of the Infection Disease Clinician will be to perform a thorough physical examination to
rule out other known causes of Acute Respiratory Syndrome and to order appropriate
investigation, management and follow up of the patient as per WHO guidelines (see annex).
Epidemiologist
The Role of the Epidemiologist is to co-ordinate the investigation, ascertain the epidemiological
link of the case to any other case(s) and to write a report of the investigation for dissemination
to appropriate authorities. The epidemiologist will be responsible for notification to appropriate
agencies.
Surveillance Nurse
The role of the surveillance nurse will be to liaise with the epidemiologist and to carry out
contact tracing and monitoring of the patient as per WHO guidelines See annex).
Infection Control Officer
The Role of the Infection Control Officer will be to oversee the collection, transportation of
necessary samples for laboratory investigation as per WHO guidelines (see annex).
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Management of Suspect Cases
• Clients meeting the criteria of a suspected case of COVID-19 should be triaged immediately
to designated examination rooms or wards
• Clients with suspected COVID-19 should be issued a surgical mask
• Obtain and record detailed clinical, travel and contact history including occurrence of acute
respiratory diseases in contact persons during the last 14 days
• Nasopharyngeal swab, serum sample, and urine sample should be taken to rule out COVID-
19 and influenza
Management of Contacts of Suspect Cases
• Provide advice on respiratory hygiene, avoidance of crowded areas and public
transportation, remaining at home until well
• Discharge with advice to seek medical care if respiratory symptoms worsen
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Algorithm for the Management of Suspected 2019-novel coronavirus Cases in CARPHA Member States
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