UAMS Health Triage Screening Questions
March 27, 2020
1. Do you have any of the following symptoms?
- Fever and new and/or sudden sore throat, cough, shortness of breath or other lower respiratory symptoms?
2. Do you have any of the following exposure risks?
- Close contact with someone who has proven (lab tested) COVID-19 or suspected (in quarantine or has a test pending)
- Travel to a country/international where COVID-19 is endemic (All of Europe, S. Korea, China, Italy, Iran-this is subject to change)
- Exposure in a community or facility where there is ongoing widespread transmission (nursing home, dorm, day care center, school, other institution or community setting)
If answer is yes to 1 (only) or 1 and any of the exposures in 2 please proceed to testing guidance below.
If answer is no to 1 and yes to 2 please provide home care guidance and recommendations for social distancing practices, voluntary quarantine and good hygiene with options for telehealth should questions arise (see additional page).
Testing Guidance
| Clinical Features | Exposure Risk Factors | Flu/RSV (rapid viral testing) & Strep Testing (if available) | COVID-19 Testing |
|---|---|---|---|
| No to question 1 (no symptoms) | Present or Not Present (No or Yes to question 2) | No | No |
| Yes to question 1 (respiratory symptoms) | Not Present (No to question 2) | Consider testing for rapid influenza and RSV If sore throat present consider rapid strep test | No |
| Yes to question 1 | Yes to question 2 | Test for rapid influenza and RSV If sore throat present consider rapid strep test | No if Flu/RSV/Strep (+) OR (-) and individual is otherwise well |
| Yes to question 1 | Yes, to question 2
| Test for rapid influenza and RSV If sore throat present consider rapid strep test | Yes |
Some of these documents have been developed based on current needs and experiences. UAMS is an entity of the state which may have different requirements under federal and state law than your hospital, doctors, and other providers. This information is provided as a public service in response to continuing questions from various community providers. All information is subject to change as our response to this pandemic challenge continues. Consult your practice or facility leadership before adopting any practices or protocols provided here.