Precautionary measures for OBGYN Healthcare Providers
It is imperative that the healthcare providers themselves stay vigilant and monitor themselves daily for signs and symptoms of COVID-19. Proper PPE for contact, droplet and airborne precautions should be used as mentioned above to ensure risk of cross contamination with the patients. Where possible, extra staff should not be present in the labor room to prevent overcrowding. Institute’s infectious diseases department and state health department should be notified of any patient who is suspicious or a confirmed case of COVID-1921.