| What are moderate risk areas in the quarantine camp? | where infectious aerosols are generated from areas where the suspects were inhabiting in their bed linen, pillows and nearby clothes; low concentration of infectious particles. | likely it is that someone in the Quarantine camp will become infected with corona virus as a result of procedures performed in the Quarantine camp. Areas were sagregated and labeled as: • Low risk areas: Areas having less direct contact with evacuee suspects such as control room center in the quarantine center, nursing station and areas of kitchen where food is cooked. • Moderate risk areas: Moderate risk areas are where infectious aerosols are generated from areas where the suspects were inhabiting in their bed linen, pillows and nearby clothes; low concentration of infectious particles. | 419 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/90542653311584546120.pdf | • Moderate risk areas: Moderate risk areas are where infectious aerosols are generated from areas where the suspects were inhabiting in their bed linen, pillows and nearby clothes; low concentration of infectious particles. | 6 | page=6,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the definition of bio-medical waste in a quarantine facility? | any waste, which is generated during the surveillance, monitoring, diagnosis, treatment or immunization of quarantined personnel | Annexure- 10 SoPs for Management of Bio-medical Waste (BMW) in the Quarantine Quarantine facility “Bio-medical waste" means any waste, which is generated during the surveillance, monitoring, diagnosis, treatment or immunization of quarantined personnel in health Quarantine facility. The Bio-medical Waste Management rules are applicable to all persons who generate, collect, receive, store, transport, treat, dispose, or handle bio medical waste in any form at the quarantine Quarantine facility. Management of Hospital/Healthcare/Biomedical waste at the quarantine Quarantine facility is of utmost concern having global implications and immediate attention. It is documented that even the general waste generated from Quarantine Quarantine facility is a potential health hazard to the health care workers, public, flora and fauna of the area. | 124 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/90542653311584546120.pdf | Annexure- 10 SoPs for Management of Bio-medical Waste (BMW) in the Quarantine Quarantine facility “Bio-medical waste" means any waste, which is generated during the surveillance, monitoring, diagnosis, treatment or immunization of quarantined personnel in health Quarantine facility. |
| What kind of respirators are needed for a quarantine facility accommodating 300 individuals? | Particulate respirators (N95, FFP2, or equivalent) | Annexure-6 Requirements of Equipment for Quarantine Facility Equipment Daily Consumption for holding 300 persons Gloves • reusable vinyl or rubber gloves for environmental 200 cleaning • latex single-use gloves for clinical care Hair covers (optional) 1500 Particulate respirators (N95, FFP2, or equivalent) 150 Medical (surgical or procedure) masks 1500 Gowns and aprons (single-use long-sleeved fluid-resistant or 150 reusable non-fluid-resistant gowns ) PPE Kit 130 Alcohol-based hand rub 50 Plain soap (liquid if possible, for washing hands in clean 500 water) Clean single-use towels (e.g. paper towels) 1500 Sharps containers 5 Appropriate detergent for environmental cleaning and 20 litres disinfectant for disinfection of surfaces, instruments or equipment Large plastic bags 200 Appropriate clinical waste bags 100 Linen bags 500 Collection container for used equipment 200 | 257 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/90542653311584546120.pdf | Annexure-6 Requirements of Equipment for Quarantine Facility Equipment Daily Consumption for holding 300 persons Gloves • reusable vinyl or rubber gloves for environmental 200 cleaning • latex single-use gloves for clinical care Hair covers (optional) 1500 Particulate respirators (N95, FFP2, or equivalent) 150 Medical (surgical or procedure) masks 1500 Gowns and aprons (single-use long-sleeved fluid-resistant or 150 reusable non-fluid-resistant gowns ) PPE Kit 130 Alcohol-based hand rub 50 Plain soap (liquid if possible, for washing hands in clean 500 water) Clean single-use towels (e.g. |
| What measures should be implemented to reduce the risk of infection from quarantined individuals? | Infection Prevention Control (IPC) measures | Necessary corrective actions and preventive actions to be taken by the nodal officer. Visits also given by senior officers from for regular review. 11. Establishment of Infection Prevention Control (IPC) measures – As per risk assessment was undertaken with respect to probability of infection from possibly infected quarantine people to health care, other staffs and surrounding areas. Special map of the facility needs to be prepared to outline the details of movement of health care and other personnel around the quarantine area and in the building. | 169 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/90542653311584546120.pdf | Establishment of Infection Prevention Control (IPC) measures – As per risk assessment was undertaken with respect to probability of infection from possibly infected quarantine people to health care, other staffs and surrounding areas. | 8 | page=8,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What type of viruses are included in the Coronaviridae family? | a large family of enveloped, positive-sense single-stranded RNA viruses. | Annexure – 9 Guidelines for Disinfection of quarantine facility (for COVID-19) (Refer to NCDC Website for latest updates) Guidelines for disinfection of quarantine facility (for COVID-19) Scope: This document aims to provide interim guidance about the environmental cleaning / decontamination in quarantine camp facilities (e.g. barracks, cubicles in rooms, offices, and toilets, etc.) where persons with potential exposure to COVID-19 have housed. The causative agent involved in the current outbreaks of 2019-nCoV acute respiratory disease, the 2019-nCoV (genus: Betacoronavirus), belongs to the family of Coronaviridae, a large family of enveloped, positive-sense single-stranded RNA viruses. Coronaviruses are transmitted in most instances through large respiratory droplets and contact transmission, but other modes of transmission have also been proposed worldwide. | 623 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/90542653311584546120.pdf | The causative agent involved in the current outbreaks of 2019-nCoV acute respiratory disease, the 2019-nCoV (genus: Betacoronavirus), belongs to the family of Coronaviridae, a large family of enveloped, positive-sense single-stranded RNA viruses. Coronaviruses are transmitted in most instances through large respiratory droplets and contact transmission, but other modes of transmission have also been proposed worldwide. |
| How are paired teams formed to examine quarantined individuals at the facility? | one from hospital and another from the Quarantine facility | There are shift duties of the doctors may be as under Morning : 800AM to 200 PM Afternoon : 200PM to 800 PM Night : 800PM to 800 AM (next day) General instructions for medical doctors from designated hospital (s) for performing their duty at Quarantine facility may be as under: a. The name of the duty officers and duty roster for to be displayed at the control room. b. Each team to follow the procedure mentioned below: c. The resident doctors on duty will report to the centre at the reporting time and mark attendance in the register. d. After that, they will go to clinical area to examine the quarantined people in the centre. e. The doctors on working duty will team up with medical officers from Quarantine facility to form a paired team (one from hospital and another from the Quarantine facility) to examine the cases. f. | 748 | relationship | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/90542653311584546120.pdf | The doctors on working duty will team up with medical officers from Quarantine facility to form a paired team (one from hospital and another from the Quarantine facility) to examine the cases. | 14 |
| To whom should contact details of quarantined individuals be provided for active surveillance? | District Surveillance Units (DSO) and State Surveillance Units (SSO) | Instructions should be provided to self-monitor their health at their home (home quarantine) for next 14 days and immediately report to their District Surveillance officer (DSO), in case of development of symptoms suggestive of COVID-19. Written instructions were handed over to them individually. The District Surveillance Units (DSO) and State Surveillance Units (SSO) to be provided with contact details of the quarantine people to conduct active surveillance for next 14 days under intimation to the Central Surveillance Unit, IDSP (NCDC). 18. Terminal Disinfection and decontamination procedures: Quarantine facility terminal disinfection procedures to be performed as per guidelines. Cleaning/ decontamination to be performed using the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and adopting three bucket system as prescribed in the SOP (at attached annexure). | 302 | relationship | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/90542653311584546120.pdf | The District Surveillance Units (DSO) and State Surveillance Units (SSO) to be provided with contact details of the quarantine people to conduct active surveillance for next 14 days under intimation to the Central Surveillance Unit, IDSP (NCDC). |
| Until when should family members remain in home quarantine? | till either medical examination rules out novel coronavirus infection or the result of sample is negative | C. Advice to other family members at home: • Wash your hands with soap and water frequently. • If the person (discharged from the quarantine centre) develops symptoms inform the health worker and also the State and District Surveillance Officer. • In case advised to shift the patient to a health facility: o Share list of all contacts till date with the treating doctor/ health care worker and the State and District Surveillance o Family members to be in home quarantine till either medical examination rules out novel coronavirus infection or the result of sample is negative. o Proper disinfection of bedding/ clothing/ room/ all personal belongings should be followed with 1% Sodium hypochlorite solution. | 473 | relationship | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/90542653311584546120.pdf | • In case advised to shift the patient to a health facility: o Share list of all contacts till date with the treating doctor/ health care worker and the State and District Surveillance o Family members to be in home quarantine till either medical examination rules out novel coronavirus infection or the result of sample is negative. |
| What action should be taken if symptomatic cases or new symptoms are identified? | discussed with the In-charge of the Quarantine facility for referral to the designated hospital | They will examine and assess the patients and report to the In-charge of the Quarantine facility. g. They will take care of the infection control/protective measures while examining the persons and follow guidelines placed at the door for safety/infection control measures. h. If any symptomatic case/ additional symptoms are observed/ reported, it should be discussed with the In-charge of the Quarantine facility for referral to the designated hospital, if required. i. They will complete examination of all patients and report before 12 noon on the same day and handover the report to the Office In-charge for onward transmission to the Ministry. j. They will not leave till the next relieving team arrived. k. They will hand over this information to the next relieving team. l. They will leave the Quarantine facility with due permission of In-charge of the Quarantine facility. m. | 359 | relationship | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/90542653311584546120.pdf | If any symptomatic case/ additional symptoms are observed/ reported, it should be discussed with the In-charge of the Quarantine facility for referral to the designated hospital, if required. |
| What actions should be taken if symptoms appear within 14 days after leaving a quarantine center? | Call the nearest health facility or health worker visiting you/ talking to you besides informing the State and District Surveillance Officer | In case you develop fever, cough or difficulty in breathing any time after leaving the quarantine Centre (within next 14 days): • Call the nearest health facility or health worker visiting you/ talking to you besides informing the State and District Surveillance Officer. • An identified care giver (among family members) will only attend to you. He / she will wear mask and wash hands, every time he/ she comes in contact with you. • Use surgical triple layer mask immediately on realization of symptoms. • Get admitted to the identified health facility as advised. • The vehicle/ ambulance which was used for transportation also needs to be disinfected. | 130 | relationship | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/90542653311584546120.pdf | In case you develop fever, cough or difficulty in breathing any time after leaving the quarantine Centre (within next 14 days): • Call the nearest health facility or health worker visiting you/ talking to you besides informing the State and District Surveillance Officer. | 33 |