Discharge processes
We initiated a Swab And Send Home (SASH) protocol for patients with
fever or acute respiratory symptoms who did not have active
gynaecological issues requiring admission. Prior to its implementation,
all patients requiring COVID-19 swab testing were admitted. The SASH
protocol eliminated the need for admission of these stable patients.
Instead, these patients are issued a five-day hospitalisation leave,
during which they have to remain isolated at home by law. They are given
clear discharge advice defining the precautionary measures they should
take as advised by the MOH and to return for further medical attention
should their condition worsen. These swab results are communicated to
the patients by the isolation team in a timely fashion.
A porter collects the discharge medications from the pharmacy on behalf
of these patients to further minimise social contact.