Nursing and the novel coronavirus: Risks and responsibilities in a global outbreak

[...]misinformation may be spread via traditional media, social media, or in communities and can interfere with public health response efforts. Because of the unique patient‐facing nature of nursing work in community, outpatient, and acute care settings, there are occupational risks to providing car...

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Published in:Journal of Advanced Nursing 2020-07, Vol.76 (7), p.1486-1487
Main Authors: Choi, Kristen R., Skrine Jeffers, Kia, Cynthia Logsdon, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Betacoronavirus
Coronavirus Infections - epidemiology
Coronavirus Infections - nursing
Coronavirus Infections - prevention & control
COVID-19
Disease Outbreaks - prevention & control
Female
Global Health
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Nursing
Nursing Care - standards
Nursing Staff, Hospital - education
Pandemics - prevention & control
Pneumonia, Viral - epidemiology
Pneumonia, Viral - nursing
Pneumonia, Viral - prevention & control
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Risk Factors
SARS-CoV-2
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Summary:[...]misinformation may be spread via traditional media, social media, or in communities and can interfere with public health response efforts. Because of the unique patient‐facing nature of nursing work in community, outpatient, and acute care settings, there are occupational risks to providing care during the COVID‐19 outbreak. Healthcare facilities employing nurses must ensure consistent availability and use of hand hygiene supplies; provide updated information on screening, isolation, quarantine, and triage procedures based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or other appropriate public health agencies; and coordinate with local, state, or national outbreak management efforts (ANA, 2020). [...]nurses should advocate for local, state, and national policy response to the COVID‐19 outbreak and support local preparedness and prevention efforts (International Council of Nurses, 2020; National Nurses United, 2020).
ISSN:0309-2402
1365-2648
DOI:10.1111/jan.14369