The Infection Screening tool is used to aid in determining if a patient poses an infectious disease risk that requires immediate attention and isolation. According to UIHC Infection screening guidelines set forth by Emergency Management and Bio-Emergency Response Team, every patient encountered at UIHC will have Infection Screening done immediately upon or prior to arrival at UIHC.

Resources

The following resources provide information on Infection Screening functionality.

• Infection Screening - (Handout) The infection screening questionnaire must be completed immediately upon or prior to arrival at UIHC, per UIHC Infection Screening guidelines set forth by Emergency Management and Bio-Emergency Response Team. The tool is used to aid in determining if a patient poses an infectious disease risk that requires immediate attention and isolation. The infection screening is completed at ED arrival, admission, and check in. It may also be completed by patient care staff when needed.

• Emerging Infectious Diseases - (Website) The UIHC Emergency Management website with information on emerging infectious diseases.

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