Deskguide for Primary care health workers including city health, municipal health and private clinics in the context of COVID-19
Objectives
Apply principles of diagnosis and management to accurately identify, assess disease severity using CRB65 scores and infer appropriate actions accordingly
Describe and apply principles of management for mildly, moderately and severely ill COVID-19 patients
Apply principles of nursing care when collecting specimens, educating patients and communicating with BHWs
Describe standard precautions including PPE donning and doffing to ensure protection for oneself and others
Describe general layout of the primary care facility and apply principles of management to ensure effective disinfection of the facility