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KMID : 0191120210360500343
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Journal of Korean Medical Science
2021 Volume.36 No. 50 p.343 ~ p.343
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Are the Current Guidelines Sufficient to Establish Infection Control Strategies for COVID-19 Related Issues in Hospitals?
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Jang Woo-Young
Kim Bong-Young
Kim Eu-Suk
Song Kyoung-Ho
Moon Song-Mi
Lee Myung-Jin
Park Ji-Young
Kim Ji-Yeon
Shin Myoung-Jin
Lee Hyun-Ju
Kim Hong-Bin
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Abstract
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As hospitals cater to elderly and vulnerable patients, a high mortality rate is expected if a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak occurs. Consequently, policies to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in hospital settings are essential. This study was conducted to investigate how effectively national and international guidelines provide recommendations for infection control issues in hospitals. After selecting important issues in infection control, we performed a systematic review and analysis of recommendations and guidelines for preventing COVID-19 transmission within medical institutions at national and international levels. We analyzed guidelines from the World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, and Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency. Recent guidelines do not provide specific solutions to infection control issues. Therefore, efforts need to be made to devise consistent advice and guidelines for COVID-19 control.
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KEYWORD
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Coronavirus Disease 2019, Hospital, Infection Control, Guidelines
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