Quarantine and isolation facility: A State Health Department's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Am J Disaster Med
; 16(3): 203-205, 2021.
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em En
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| ID: mdl-34904704
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
State Health Departments are at the helm of addressing the myriad needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, including those of vulnerable populations who do not have a place to self-isolate or quarantine to prevent the spread. An estimated 5,000 Arkansas residents face homelessness and are at increased risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19. Additionally, those living in multigenerational families face similar challenges.OBJECTIVE:
We share our experiences and lessons learned in planning, executing, and maintaining a quarantine and isolation facility for vulnerable population during the COVID-19 pandemic. SETTING AND PATIENTS A 29-bed quarantine and isolation facility was instituted and maintained by the Arkansas Department of Health to meet the quarantine and isolation needs of vulnerable populations. Outcomes andconclusions:
As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, need for a facility to meet quarantine and isolation requirements of vulnerable population is not just a critical mitigation strategy but is an ethical imperative.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Quarentena
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COVID-19
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Humans
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En
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article