2.3

Be aware of and comply with relevant international, National, state and/or hospital guidelines for infection control in healthcare facilities. For example, World Health Organization “Guidelines for infection prevention and control during health care when novel coronavirus infection is suspected”.

2.4

Senior physiotherapists should be involved in determining the appropriateness of physiotherapy interventions for patients with suspected and/or proven COVID-19 in consultation with senior medical staff and according to a referral guideline.

2.5

Identify additional physical resources that may be required for physiotherapy interventions and how the risk of cross-infection can be minimised (e.g., respiratory equipment; mobilisation, exercise and rehabilitation equipment; and equipment storage).

2.6

Identify and develop a facility inventory of respiratory, mobilisation, exercise and rehabilitation equipment and determine the process of equipment allocation as pandemic levels increase (i.e., to prevent movement of equipment between infectious and non-infectious areas).

2.7

It should be recognised that staff will likely have an increased workload with a heightened risk of anxiety both at work and home. Staff should be supported during and beyond the active treatment phases (e.g., via access to employee assistance programs, counselling and facilitated debriefing sessions).

2.8

Consider and/or promote debriefing and psychological support; staff morale may be adversely affected due to the increased workload, anxiety over personal safety and the health of family members.