2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) hospital preparedness checklist

All U.S. hospitals need to be prepared for patients with suspected or confirmed 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). All hospitals should be equipped and ready to:\u2022 prevent spread of 2019-nCoV\u2022 identify and isolate patients with 2019-nCoV and inform key facility staff and public healthauthorities\u2022 care for a limited number of patients with known or suspected 2019-nCoV as part of routineoperations\u2022 potentially care for a larger number of patients in the context of escalating transmission\u2022 outline plans for internal and external communication\u2022 monitor and manage healthcare personnel with potential for exposure to 2019-nCoV\u2022 manage the impact on patients, the facility, and healthcare personnelThe following checklist highlights some key areas for hospitals to review in preparation for 2019-nCoV. The checklist format is not intended to set forth mandatory requirements or establish national standards.hospital-preparedness-checklist.pdf2020715