Table 2.

Assumptions Inherent to Intermediate Care Pathway

All patients are COVID-19 swab positive (in exceptional cases/settings, presumptive COVID-19 will be included)

Any patient admitted to this setting is living independently prior to entry and anticipated to return to independent living

Care may be up to 6 wk in duration

No aerosol-generating procedures are anticipated for any patient

Current homecare standards will apply

Care in this setting is voluntary

Entry, exit, and escalation to acute care will be coordinated by the site lead

Staff will be screened in accordance with health authority standards

Definition of abbreviation: COVID-19 = coronavirus disease.