Aim To explore the experiences of healthcare workers (HCWs) following occupational exposure to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) during the early stage of the pandemic. Design A Husserl descriptive phenomenological study design was employed. Methods Convenient and snowball sampling was used. In‐depth semi‐structured telephone interviews were conducted from February to March 2020 with the frontline HCWs who were exposed to COVID‐19 during work. Data analysis was conducted following the 7‐step analysis method developed by Colaizzi. Results Fifteen HCWs participated in the study. Four themes were identified, including (1) traumatic experiences since the occupational exposure; (2) getting through the hard time; (3) struggling to return to work; (4) reflections on occupational exposures. Conclusion The HCWs had traumatic and painful experiences after the occupational exposure. But they returned to work with strong resilience, professional obligation and social support. Training and supervision, and adequate supply of personal protective equipment are suggested to prevent professional exposure. Social and organizational support should be provided for the exposed HCWs.

BACKGROUND Emerging infectious diseases are a constant threat to the public’s health and health care systems around the world. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-2019), which was defined by the World Health Organization as pandemic, has rapidly emerged as a global health threat. Outbreak evolution and prevention of international implications require substantial flexibility of frontline health care facilities in their response. AIM To explore the effect of the implementation and management strategy of pre-screening triage in children during COVID-19. METHODS The standardized triage screening procedures included a standardized triage screening questionnaire, setup of pre-screening triage station, multi-point temperature monitoring, extensive screenings, and two-way protection. In order to ensure the implementation of the pre-screening triage, the prevention and control management strategies included training, emergency exercise, and staff protection. Statistical analysis was performed on the data from all the children hospitalized from January 20, 2020 to March 20, 2020 at solstice during the pandemic period. Data were obtained from questionnaires and electronic medical record systems. RESULTS A total of 17561 children, including 2652 who met the criteria for screening, 192 suspected cases, and two confirmed cases without omission, were screened from January 20, 2020 to March 20, 2020 at solstice during the pandemic period. There was zero transmission of the infection to any medical staff. CONCLUSION The effective strategies for pre-screening triage have an essential role in the prevention and control of hospital infection.