Operational Strategies to Prevent Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Spread in Radiology: Experience From a Singapore Radiology Department After Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
Yonggeng Goh, Wynne Chua, Joseph K. T. Lee, Bertrand Wei Leng Ang, Chong Ri Liang, Choon Ann Tan, Denise Ai Wen Choong, Hui Xiang Hoon, Michael Ong, Swee Tian Quek
Abstract
As coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection spreads globally, the demand for chest imaging will inevitably rise with an accompanying increase in risk of disease transmission to frontline radiology staff. Radiology departments should implement strict infection control measures and robust operational plans to minimize disease transmission and mitigate potential impact of possible staff infection. In this article, the authors share several operational guidelines and strategies implemented in our practice to reduce spread of COVID-19 and maintain clinical and educational needs of a teaching hospital.