OR SAN LAZARO HOSPITAL
Referral
arrangement to designated SARS hospital will be facilitated by the ERO before
patient is conducted to the hospital.
Transport
of SARS Suspects or case to SARS hospital is the mandatory responsibility of
the referral hospital.
SELF CONDUCTION - will not be allowed to ensure
that SARS Suspect proceed to the designated SARS hospital and to prevent
further spread of the infection to unsuspecting drivers and passengers of
public transport.
Strict
infection control precaution will be observed during transport of patients. The
passenger area should be completely separated from the driver by an effective
barrier.
The
driver should be provided with N95 mask, gown, gloves and should have received
proper training before he is assigned to this task.
Do
not transport SARS patients with Non SARS patients in same vehicle.
Upon
arrival at SARS Hospital drivers accompanies patient to the Triage and endorses
patient to the Triage Officer, document receipt of referral by requesting
Triage Officer to sign logbook of referring Health Care Facility
Before
removing his PPE and returning to his hospital, the driver should disinfect the
surface and the inside compartment of the transport with 0.1% sodium chlorite.
He then removes his gloves and wash hands with soap and water or use alcohol
based hand rub.
After
transporting patient, the following information should be reported to the
hospital administration and Infection Control Committee date and route and
duration of transport, name and contact information and specific duties of
transport person.