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. 2021 Mar 12:1–2. doi: 10.1017/ice.2021.106

Table 1.

Suggested Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Requirement in Establishing an Outpatient Monoclonal Antibody Infusion Center for Patients with Mild to Moderate Coronavirus Disease-19

Physical Infrastructure Personnel Patients
Separate infusion facility from other clinical areas
Proper ventilation, heating and air-conditioning
Limited physical contact (minimize the furniture and equipment in infusion room; automatic door entry)
Restricted access
Dedicated toilet facilities for infectious patients
Vinyl flooring (no carpet) and vinyl-covered infusion chairs (no cloth)
Proper room cleaning and disinfection of equipment
Sinks and disinfectants in every infusion room
Proper training in IPAC policies and procedures
Personal protective equipment supplies (gown, gloves, mask, eye wear)
Frequent handwashing
Minimal direct physical contact with patients
Periodic inspection by IPAC staff to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
Mask required at all times
Telephonic check in process
Avoid public transportation
Avoid lingering in common public areas
No accompanying visitor policy inside the infusion center