General instructions for patients and patient attendants
- The use of mask is obligatory in the following departments: Surgery Rooms, ICUs, Angiogram Examinations, Interventional Radiology
- The use of mask is strongly advised for immunocompromised patients, patients subjected to Chemotherapy or Immunotherapy or during the examination of patients with respiratory infection indications.
- A PCR test for COVID-19 is performed during every patient transfer to the ICU.
- A rapid antigen test (rapid test) is performed on all patients admitted to the clinic. In case of respiratory symptoms and whenever deemed necessary by the attending doctor, due to possible COVID-19 infection (fever, contact with COVID-19 patient etc.), a confirmation test may be performed using PCR. For patients scheduled for bronchoscopy or scheduled surgery admission or any invasive procedure requiring intubation, a < 48-hour PCR test is recommended.
- In addition to their original screening, hospitalized patients shall be subjected to COVID-19 tests only in case of symptoms or contact with a positive case, e.g. patient attendant.
- All outpatients (Hematological, Oncological etc.) admitted for treatment at the ODC shall be subjected to a 24-hour rapid antigen test.
- One (1) attendant or visitor is allowed (for a short amount of time) per patient, except between 21. 00 and 9.00. Attendants of outpatients or hospitalized patients, as well as exclusive nurses are expected to comply with the Hospital Infections Committee (HIC) rules.
- During nighttime, an attendant is only allowed when:
- The patient is hospitalized in a single-bed ward and no nuisance is caused to other patients.
- The patient is a person with disabilities.
- The patient is 14 to 18 years old.
- Issuing of attendant permits is completed by the patients’ admissions office and a permit may also be granted to a second attendant, provided they take shifts.
