What preparations need to be done by the hospital to collect specimens?
What types of specimen are required to be collected and what is the process for collection? Does your facility have specific arrangements and protocols for delivery to Tennessee Department of Health State Laboratory for testing?
Who would handle identifying contacts within the facility? Would this process be coordinated with the Local Health Department? How would your facility address the potential exposure of other patients or staff prior to isolation?
Describe the process of identifying proper PPE for this novel virus. Does your facility’s plan address strategies for optimizing supply of N95 respirators and other PPE?
