20 February 2020
NHSE/I publishes minimum operating standards for managing COVID-19 patients
Introduced by
NHS England and Improvement
Targeted at
Not specified
Timings
Introduced on 20 February 2020
Stated aims
To set out the minimum operating standards for each element of the patient pathway
Summary
This is guidance for services (to be updated as the situation develops) on minimum operating standards for each element of the patient pathway from identification of a possible COVID-19 case, through coordination of required steps and on to discharge. These standards may be delivered in a way that best fits local and regional operating models.
Source(s)
NHSE/I guidance