Introduction / overview
Preparations/setting up the patient room (bed station)
- Windows and doors of the room must be kept closed with a HEPA filter in operation
- Set up the room and protective equipment according to checklists (see below)
- Attach the “COVID-19 positive patient” signs to the patient room
- Restricted access in positive cases
- The cleaning service is informed by the ward management. The management of the cleaning service is responsible for the implementation of disinfection measures
Isolation room checklist
- Disinfectant gel, powder and wipes
- Two separate areas (clean and dirty zone, e.g. two trolleys)
- Laundry and waste containers with lids
- Garbage and laundry bags (yellow and red; double bag system)
- Nitrile gloves
- Overshoes (yellow; blue with defined exceptions)
- Respirator masks FFP2/FFFP3/N95/KN95, fit check; containers for storage
- Safety glasses
- Surgical caps
- Decongestant
- Waterproof pen
- Mobile equipment trolley (ejecting blood tubes etc.)
- Vital sign monitoring device (with pulse oximeter and blood pressure monitor), thermometer, stethoscope, glucometer, if necessary
- Bed linen, terry towels, blankets, nightgown, pillow, incontinence material, mesh pants, disposable towels and cloths
- Disposable toothbrush, toothpaste, spatula, mug, cotton swab, spatula, kidney cups, disposable mouthpiece
- Oxygen connection with adapter and nasal cannula if necessary
- Sharps container for used syringes, opened glass vials, and other sharp objects
- Wall clock, furniture (bedside table, table, chair)