Current infection prevention and control strategies of COVID-19 in hospitals

Alp, Emine; Kalin Unuvar, Gamze; Doganay, Mehmet

doi:10.3906/sag-2106-156

Current infection prevention and control strategies of COVID-19 in hospitals

Gamze KALIN ÜNÜVAR, (Erciyes Üniversitesi, Tıp Fakültesi, Enfeksiyon Hastalıkları ve Klinik Mikrobiyoloji Anabilim Dalı, Kayseri, Türkiye)

Mehmet DOĞANAY, (Lokman Hekim Üniversitesi, Tıp Fakültesi, Enfeksiyon Hastalıkları ve Klinik Mikrobiyoloji Anabilim Dalı, Ankara, Türkiye)

Emine ALP (Bilim Kurulu Üyesi, Sağlık Bakanlığı, Ankara, Türkiye)

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

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Yıl: 2021 Cilt: 51 Sayı: Özel Sayı 1 Sayfa Aralığı: 3215 - 3220 Metin Dili: İngilizce DOI: 10.3906/sag-2106-156 İndeks Tarihi: 26-01-2022

Current infection prevention and control strategies of COVID-19 in hospitals

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Background/aim: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARSCoV-2), has been appeared first in China since December 2019. Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 occurs primarily with droplets through coughing and sneezing and also occurs through inhalation of aerosolized secretions, which travel, remain suspended in the air longer. Materials and methods: Since early stages of the outbreak, COVID-19 cases have been described in healthcare workers (HCWs). However, in the early stages, the disease may be asymptomatic. This may lead to incorrect diagnosis or delayed diagnosis and may lead to the nosocomial spread of the virus. One of the most important causes of transmission among HCWs is being exposed to an aerosolized virus in a closed environment for a long time. It is possible to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19 in hospitals with outpatient treatment and triage. Results: Infection control measures, including wearing surgical masks, hand hygiene, and social distance are considered essential in preventing human-to-human transmissions of SARS-CoV-2. Immediate response and practices of infection control measures are critical for saving lives during an epidemic inside and outside the hospital. Conclusion: Analyzing current knowledge about the features of SARS-CoV-2 infection, screening, personal protection protocols, triage and psychological support practices for healthcare professionals can be promising in terms of controlling the infection.Key words: COVID-19, healthcare workers, infection, prevention and control

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APA	Kalin Unuvar G, Doganay M, Alp E (2021). Current infection prevention and control strategies of COVID-19 in hospitals. Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences, 51(Özel Sayı 1), 3215 - 3220. 10.3906/sag-2106-156
Chicago	Kalin Unuvar Gamze,Doganay Mehmet,Alp Emine Current infection prevention and control strategies of COVID-19 in hospitals. Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 51, no.Özel Sayı 1 (2021): 3215 - 3220. 10.3906/sag-2106-156
MLA	Kalin Unuvar Gamze,Doganay Mehmet,Alp Emine Current infection prevention and control strategies of COVID-19 in hospitals. Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences, vol.51, no.Özel Sayı 1, 2021, ss.3215 - 3220. 10.3906/sag-2106-156
AMA	Kalin Unuvar G,Doganay M,Alp E Current infection prevention and control strategies of COVID-19 in hospitals. Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences. 2021; 51(Özel Sayı 1): 3215 - 3220. 10.3906/sag-2106-156
Vancouver	Kalin Unuvar G,Doganay M,Alp E Current infection prevention and control strategies of COVID-19 in hospitals. Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences. 2021; 51(Özel Sayı 1): 3215 - 3220. 10.3906/sag-2106-156
IEEE	Kalin Unuvar G,Doganay M,Alp E "Current infection prevention and control strategies of COVID-19 in hospitals." Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences, 51, ss.3215 - 3220, 2021. 10.3906/sag-2106-156
ISNAD	Kalin Unuvar, Gamze vd. "Current infection prevention and control strategies of COVID-19 in hospitals". Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 51/Özel Sayı 1 (2021), 3215-3220. https://doi.org/10.3906/sag-2106-156