The Federal Health Resilience Task Force just released Guidance for First Responder Interactions with Suspected/Confirmed COVID-19 Patients. The guidance includes a two-page EMS Patient Contact Algorithm, a flowchart detailing recommended best practices starting with first arrival at the scene. Guidance stresses the importance of exposure management regardless of the type of incident.
The Federal Health Resilience Task Force is working to develop comprehensive COVID-19 management strategies for the healthcare system.

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| Publisher: | Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) |
| Published: | May 7, 2020 |
| License: | Public Domain |
| Tags: | covid-19first responder |