General Measures
As the largest class III grade of Obstetrics and Gynecology hospital in North China,Tianjin Central Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital did not completely halt the services to outpatient and emergency patients during the 2019-nCoV outbreak. The following are the preliminary measures:
-Temporarily close the outpatient operation, and the gynecological outpatient department adopts the appointment registration system to reduce the patient flow.
-All selective operations in gynaecological ward were postponed, only for emergency operations. The obstetric clinic and ward were carried out normally.
-Doctors must wear personal protection equipment (PPE) , include masks, surgical caps, protective suits, gloves and goggles at work, and take off their PPE only after their work to a designated disposable area.
- Start free online and telephone consultation to meet the medical needs and reduce the flow of patients to the outpatient service.
-People entering the clinic buildings must wear masks, and get their body temperature monitored by professionals wearing PPE. Only one accompany person is allowed to enter the clinic. If anyone having fever (body temperature ≥37.3℃), travel history to Wuhan or clear contact with residents in Wuhan in last two weeks, or contact with people having fever would be directly sent to the fever clinic for screening.
-Set up a special isolation team, which is composed of specialized doctors and nurses, and is responsible for caring for patients who meet the screening isolation standards. All medical staff must receive regular online training to keep abreast of the latest developments in COVID-19.