Creation and impact of containment units with high-risk zones during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Natalie A SchnellBrooke E BrewerKimberly YoungTurkeisha S BrownShannon S CarsonLoc CulpCynthia CulbrethLauren M DiBiaseWilliam A FischerKatherine M SchultzEmily E Sickbert-BennettLisa B StancillDavid Jay WeberErica WolakLisa J TealPublished in: Infection control and hospital epidemiology (2022)
The HRZ model of containment unit is an effective method to prevent the spread of COVID-19 with several benefits. It is easily implemented and scaled to accommodate census changes. Our experience suggests that other institutions do not need to modify existing physical structures to create similarly protective spaces.