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SCHNECK MEDICAL CENTER
INFECTION CONTROL PROGRAM
Tag No.: A0749
Based on document review, observation and interview, the facility failed to screen people for fever by taking their temperature when coming into the facility at 2 of 2 entries observed.
Findings include:
1. Review of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines titled Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic (updated 6-19-20 & 7-15-20) indicated the following: ...Screen everyone (patients, HCP, visitors) entering the facility for symptoms consistent with COVID-19 or exposure to others with SARS-CoV-2 infection...Actively take their temperature and document absence of symptoms consistent with COVID-19..."
2. On 10/8/20 at approximately 0830 hours, it was observed that patient's temperatures were not being taken when they entered the Main Entrance and the Emergency Department entrances.
3. Staff member #1, Vice President Patient Care Services/Chief Nursing Officer, indicated that they no longer take temperatures of everyone entering the building.