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If a patient with an exposure history and signs and symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 is being transported to a healthcare facility for further evaluation and management, the EMS provider should complete the following actions prior to arrival at the facility:
- Notify the receiving healthcare facility that the patient has an exposure history and signs and symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 so that appropriate infection control precautions may be taken prior to patient arrival
- Early notification is preferred in order to make accommodations and implement facility protocols
- Keep the patient separated from other people as much as possible
- Family members and other contacts of patients with possible COVID-19 should not ride in the ambulance, if possible. If riding in the transport vehicle, they should wear a facemask.
- Certain instances may require someone to travel with the patient
- Minors
- Someone completely dependent upon caregiver
- Police
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