Visitor Restriction Policy on Pediatric Wards During Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak: A Survey Study Across North America
Taito Kitano, Pierre‐Philippe Piché‐Renaud, Helen Groves, Laurie Streitenberger, Renee Freeman, Michelle Science
Abstract
Visitor restriction policies in pediatric wards during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak are variable. Among 36 hospitals that responded to our survey, 97% allowed at least 1 visitor, with 67% restricting to 1 caregiver. Sixty-nine percent required the visitor to wear personal protective equipment and only 19% allowed non-household visitors.
Topics & Concepts
Visitor patternCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)OutbreakMedicineSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakCoronavirusPersonal protective equipmentSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirusMedical emergencyEnvironmental healthVirologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)DiseasePathologyProgramming languageComputer scienceFamily and Patient Care in Intensive Care UnitsCOVID-19 and Mental HealthGeriatric Care and Nursing Homes