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COVID-19 Necessitates a New Look for Healthcare Facilities
November 6, 2020
COVID-19 significantly changed many aspects of healthcare delivery. The coronavirus cast a spotlight on personal protective equipment (PPE), but non-acute care is also experiencing changes in medical supplies, telehealth, safety precautions and more. See how providers’ offices and staff look different compared to before the pandemic. Here’s a look at the changes.
- COVID-19 screening kiosk.
- Touchless thermometers.
- Face shields for all employees.
- Face masks for all patients.
- Touchless hand sanitizer machines and stands.
- Workspace dividers.
- Anti-microbial coated furniture.
- Signage reminders of social distancing.
- Patients only in facilities.
- Improved air filtration.
- Plexiglass screens.
- Reduced seating that’s 6-feet apart in waiting room.
- No reading materials or toys in waiting room.