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Severe Acute
Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) |
The following lessons from the global experience with SARS-CoV in healthcare
settings have been considered in developing this document:
- Strict
adherence to contact and droplet precautions, along with eye protection,
seems to prevent SARS-CoV transmission in most instances. Airborne
precautions may provide additional protection in some instances.
- Undetected
cases of SARS-CoV disease in staff, patients, and visitors contribute
to rapid spread of the virus.
- Optimal
control efforts require continuous analysis of the dynamics of SARS-CoV
transmission in the facility and the community.
- A
response to SARS can strain the resources and capacity of a healthcare
facility.
- The
social and psychological impact of SARS can be substantial, both during
and after an outbreak.
- The
most effective systems for controlling a nosocomial outbreak are those
that are developed and tested before an outbreak occurs.
- Communication
needs can overwhelm and paralyze response capacity; good information
management strategies are essential to an efficient and effective response.
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