Hospital-Acquired SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Aaron Richterman, Eric A. Meyerowitz, Müge Çevik
Abstract
This Viewpoint reviews the rare incidence of nosocomial SARS-CoV-2 infection and discusses ways it can be minimized, including use of surgical masks, proper ventilation, physical distancing, eye protection, regular testing, and the availability of sick leave for health care workers.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakIncidence (geometry)Intensive care medicineInfection controlDistancingCross infectionPersonal protective equipmentHealth careVirologyEmergency medicineMedical emergencyPathologyOutbreakInfectious disease (medical specialty)EconomicsEconomic growthPhysicsDiseaseOpticsInfection Control and VentilationCOVID-19 and healthcare impactsCOVID-19 epidemiological studies