AUTHORITY: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

DATE PRODUCED: April 6, 2020

TYPE: Guidance/Protocol

THE QUESTIONS IT ANSWERS:

• How does one establish alternate care sites that will help address surge in the response to COVID-19?
• What infection prevention and control practices must be in place?
• What types of medical care should be provided in these non-traditional environments?
• What are key considerations for physical infrastructure, services, and patient care?

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

This guidance provides critical infection prevention and control (IPC) considerations for alternate care sites and is intended to supplement existing plans (created by jurisdictions as part of pandemic planning).