Operational readiness checklist for COVID-19

14 items · Health · Medium difficulty · 30 min

Practical readiness steps for detecting, testing, isolating, and communicating about COVID-19.

• Form a COVID-19 response team

  Assign roles, contact points, and escalation steps for coordination.

• Map and test reporting lines

  Confirm who reports suspected cases and the exact reporting method.

• Confirm diagnostic testing capacity

  Verify available labs, reagents, swabs, and expected turnaround times.

• Train staff on case detection and triage

  Cover symptom checks, exposure history, and when to isolate or test.

• Set up triage and isolation procedures at facilities

  Define screening steps, patient flow, and safe separation areas.

• Create a separate triage area at facility entrances

  Use clear signage and barriers to direct symptomatic people.

• Prepare and stock isolation rooms

  Ensure supplies, oxygen access, and clear entry rules for staff.

• Ensure adequate PPE stock and distribution plan

  Track inventory, reorder thresholds, and priority allocation.

• Establish safe specimen collection and transport

  Standardize collection kits, packaging, labeling, and courier steps.

• Implement infection prevention audits

  Check hand hygiene, surface cleaning, and proper PPE use regularly.

• Plan staff surge capacity and wellbeing support

  Map backup staff, shift plans, and mental health resources.

• Secure essential medical and critical care supplies

  Confirm oxygen supplies, ventilator access, medicines, and spares.

• Maintain clear public communication channels

  Provide regular updates on testing, care access, and prevention tips.

• Schedule regular review of readiness plans

  Run weekly reviews to update gaps, tasks, and responsibilities.

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