Inpatient Clinical Pathway for Screening/Evaluation of Children with Suspected 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Disease

Testing and Precaution Guidance for Admitted Patients
Please review the AGP Job Aid if patient is undergoing a AGP in a procedural area
  AGP Precautions Testing Indicated
Asymptomatic
(Screening)
No Standard No
Yes Standard No
Symptomatic
(Diagnostic)
No Contact/Droplet: Regardless of COVID test result
If COVID negative, eligible for a semi-private room
Yes
Yes Expanded: Single negative pressure room, door closed
If COVID negative, contact/droplet
Yes
Room Assignment Guidance for COVID Positive Children
  Not Receiving AGP Receiving AGP
Precautions Contact/Droplet Expanded Precautions
Room Assignment
Posted: March 2020
Revised: December 2023
Editors: Clinical Pathways Team