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In order to prepare for the simultaneous epidemic of Corona 19 and influenza, the government has prepared treatment guidelines and rules of conduct that aim to require patients to make reservations or advance consultations when visiting hospitals.
On the 15th, the Security and Disaster Countermeasures Headquarters received a report from the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) Headquarters for Defense Countermeasures and discussed it.
First, if a patient’s fever or respiratory symptoms are identified during an advance reservation or consultation process, the medical institution can guide a visit to the hospital (face-to-face treatment), a visit to a screening clinic and telephone counseling, and prescriptions at the discretion of the medical staff.
When a patient visits the hospital, the number of people waiting should be adjusted to avoid overcrowding of patients in the hospital by advance booking, and patients should be guided to wear a mask.
In addition, patients must follow the rules of hygiene and distancing at every step to enter a medical institution, receive and wait.
During the treatment process, tests and procedures that cause droplets should be avoided, and interviews, examinations, examinations, etc. should be conducted. without the patient removing the mask as much as possible.
Even when conducting a simple interview, both physicians and physician assistants should wear a health mask and gloves should be worn when contacting patients. Gloves must be discarded immediately after contact.
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In addition, after disinfecting the surfaces in contact with the patient and disinfecting the hands of medical personnel, the next treatment should be continued.
If influenza is suspected, but it is difficult to self-examine in a medical institution, an antiviral drug can be advanced. The government plans to apply health insurance to the prescription of antiviral drugs for children, the elderly and immunosuppressed patients from the 19th, and plans to expand coverage in consideration of the epidemic situation.
If a post-treatment test request form is issued, the procedure is also simplified so that the screening clinic can receive a simultaneous corona 19 test or corona 19-influenza test without a separate interview procedure.
Also, when antiviral drugs are prescribed, if symptoms do not improve after 24 hours after administration, go to a screening clinic to inform them so they can undergo a corona test19. can do.
In addition, the government has prepared a code of conduct for patients with suspected respiratory infections. People with respiratory symptoms should follow rules like wearing a mask and washing their hands, and it is recommended to refrain from going outside, except when absolutely necessary, such as visiting a hospital.
Living in an independent space within the home, maintaining a distance (2 m) from the family and domestic partners, and especially avoiding contact with high-risk groups such as infants, the elderly and the chronically ill. Personal items such as towels, tableware and cell phones should be used separately, and surfaces that are in frequent contact should be cleaned and disinfected daily.
To visit a medical institution, first report symptoms by phone, make a reservation in advance, use your own vehicle, and wear a mask.
Flu antiviral medications can be controlled for an additional 24 hours when the fever subsides, and they can go to school or work if there are no more symptoms. If fever or respiratory symptoms persist after 24 hours of taking the drug, you must submit a test request and undergo an examination at a screening clinic.
