Practices observed | Frequency (n = 20) | Percentage (%) |
---|---|---|
Screening for cough before patient enters enclosed area: | ||
Always | 0 | 0 |
Occasionally | 2 | 10 |
Not at all | 18 | 90 |
Use of face mask by patients: | ||
Always | 4 | 20 |
Occasionally | 6 | 30 |
Not at all | 10 | 50 |
Health education on cough etiquette given: | ||
Always | 4 | 20 |
Occasionally | 11 | 55 |
Not at all | 5 | 25 |
Sputum production done in separate well-ventilated area: | ||
Always | 0 | 0 |
Occasionally | 0 | 0 |
Not at all | 20 | 100 |
Staff use of N-95 respirators: | ||
Always | 0 | 0 |
Occasionally | 1 | 5 |
Not at all | 19 | 95 |