How should visitors with respiratory symptoms be managed?

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How should visitors with respiratory symptoms be managed?

Managing visitors with respiratory symptoms focuses on cutting the chance of spreading infection. Have the visitor wear a mask to provide source control, keep visits shorter or reschedule if possible, and consider placing the visit away from other patients to reduce exposure. If staff need to interact with the visitor, use appropriate PPE to protect both staff and others. This approach lowers transmission risk while still allowing safe visitation when feasible. Allowing visits as usual ignores the risk of spread, and giving analgesics does not address transmission or protection.

Managing visitors with respiratory symptoms focuses on cutting the chance of spreading infection. Have the visitor wear a mask to provide source control, keep visits shorter or reschedule if possible, and consider placing the visit away from other patients to reduce exposure. If staff need to interact with the visitor, use appropriate PPE to protect both staff and others. This approach lowers transmission risk while still allowing safe visitation when feasible. Allowing visits as usual ignores the risk of spread, and giving analgesics does not address transmission or protection.

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