| Isolating the SARS patient in a healthcare facility: |
- Develop a plan to triage and admit SARS patients with the minimal amount of staff in order to decrease risk of transmission.
- Develop a plan to move SARS patients within the facility through dedicated hallways and elevators away from main facility traffic.
- Isolate patients in airborne infection isolation rooms (AIIR) with negative pressure, independent air-handling system and attached restroom.
- If AIIR’s are not available, isolate patients in a particular floor or wing.
- Communication within and between healthcare facilities and health departments.[9]
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