2020
DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2020.08.1806
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1742P Outcomes of the reorganisation of a medical oncology department during the COVID-19 pandemic: Real-word experience

Abstract: Background: The recent COVID-19 outbreak in Italy required timely adoption of efficient triage procedures (TPs) with the aim to minimize the risk of infection spreading in the hospitals. We developed a written questionnaire (items explored: fever, respiratory symptoms, previous contacts or personal positivity for COVID-19) together with body temperature (BT) measurement, to intercept patients (pts) with suspect of COVID-19 infection.Methods: We conducted a monocentric observational study of a consecutive serie… Show more

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“…Management should have a program with components in the form of written workplace-specific procedures, inspection, selection of appropriate respirators, training, appropriate testing, cleaning, maintenance, and storage, program evaluation, and medical evaluation (Duarte et al, 2020). Of course, this is expected to provide good protection for the success of reducing the risk of contracting COVID-19 when carrying out treatment (Nichetti et al, 2020).…”
Section: Management Reorganizationmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Management should have a program with components in the form of written workplace-specific procedures, inspection, selection of appropriate respirators, training, appropriate testing, cleaning, maintenance, and storage, program evaluation, and medical evaluation (Duarte et al, 2020). Of course, this is expected to provide good protection for the success of reducing the risk of contracting COVID-19 when carrying out treatment (Nichetti et al, 2020).…”
Section: Management Reorganizationmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A proactive approach to the COVID-19 emergency that occurs includes the use of personal protective equipment, patients can access the use of the telemedicine system without the need to carry out on-site examinations, adjust treatment delivery, assess patients regularly, examine patients before entering the ward, restrict access systems for visitors and health workers (Duarte et al, 2020). Furthermore, using telemedicine can help plan health care, and monitor and manage personal conditions.…”
Section: Health Care Services During Covid-19mentioning
confidence: 99%