Recommendations for the safety of hospitalised patients in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review.

Maristela Santini Martins; Daniela Campos de Andrade Lourenção; Rafael Rodrigo da Silva Pimentel; Janine Melo de Oliveira; Letícia Tuany de Carvalho Nogueira Manganoti; Roberto Chrispim Modesto; Maiquele Sirlei dos Santos Silva; Marcelo José dos Santos

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Recommendations for the safety of hospitalised patients in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review.

October 5, 2022

Martins MS, Lourenção DC de A, Pimentel RR da S, et al. BMJ Open. 2022;12(9):e060182.

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In early 2020, hospitals, organizations, and expert panels released recommendations to maintain patient safety while reducing spread of COVID-19. This review summarized safety recommendations from 125 studies, reviews, and expert consensus documents. Recommendations were categorized into one of four areas: organization of health services, management of airways, sanitary and hygiene measures, and management of communication. Planning and implementing best practices based on these recommendations ensure safe care during COVID-19 and future pandemics.

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