Additional Tools and Resources

Additional Tools and Resources
Updated Nov. 3, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is working closely with international partners to respond to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. CDC provides technical assistance to help other countries increase their ability to prevent, detect, and respond to health threats, including COVID-19.

This document is provided by CDC and is intended for use in non-U.S. healthcare settings.

Healthcare Facility Assessment Tool

Healthcare Facility Assessment Tool pdf icon[PDF – 360 KB]

This tool has been developed for healthcare facilities and public health stakeholders in non-US healthcare settings to assess a facility’s IPC practices in identifying and safely managing patients presenting with symptoms consistent with COVID-19.

COVID-19 Pandemic Preparedness and Response Planning tool

Considerations for Integrating Infection Prevention and Control into National Pandemic Preparedness and Response Planning for Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pdf icon[199 KB, 11 pages]

This tool is intended to provide guidance and considerations for Ministries of Health and other public health authorities in non-US healthcare settings during planning and implementation of key IPC activities for COVID-19 preparedness and response.

COVID-19 Overview and Infection Prevention and Control Priorities in non-US Healthcare Settings

Instructions on Putting On and Removing PPE pdf icon[2.85 MB, 3 pages]

This tool is intended to provide instructions on putting on and removing PPE for healthcare workers in non-US healthcare settings.

Early Identification and Prevention of Transmission during Triage