New Delhi, ANI . Lockdown is now being gradually opened in the country. The central government has started making concessions in some areas in the country where the risk of infection is less. Concessions started under the name Unlock 1 have allowed opening of religious places or public places where people come to worship.
At the same time, it has been approved to open places like malls, restaurants. Today the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued guidelines for opening clinics to eye, nose and throat doctors. It is necessary for all doctors, nurses, health workers and patients to follow these guidelines. That is, if you have any disease related to ear, nose and throat, then these guidelines of the government have to be followed.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issues guidelines for safe ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat) practice to minimize the spread of # COVID19 infection among ENT doctors, nursing staff, support staff, patients and their attendants. pic.twitter.com/J18wqk1qxZ
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Protocol and SOP for ENT OPD
If doctors can recommend treatment over the phone, then make it a priority. Only one patient will be inside the investigation room at a time, if anyone comes along, he has to stay outside. Always keep a reasonable time interval between patients. No patient was allowed to come without an appointment. Thermal screening will be done for every patient coming to OPD.
If someone has symptoms of Kovid-19 then a separate Kovid-19 clinic will be created for them. Attention is to wear the patient’s entry mask, maintain social distancing and frequent use of sanitizer. The ENT doctor will always use PPE kit including N95 mask, gown, gloves, face shield, goggles.
