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Post–COVID-19 New Normal for Nuclear Medicine Practice: An Australasian Perspective

Geoff Currie
Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology September 2020, 48 (3) 234-240; DOI: https://doi.org/10.2967/jnmt.120.250365
Geoff Currie
Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
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    Schematic summary of interplay between strategies for new normal associated with post–COVID-19 era.

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    New normal for γ-camera suite, with removal of linen and replacement with single-use paper roll. Room is decluttered for decreased risk and easy cleaning between patients. (Courtesy of Queensland Xray.)

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    New normal for nuclear medicine injection room, with absence of linen (replaced by single-use paper roll), decluttered environment, and readily sanitized sealed surfaces. (Courtesy of Queensland Xray.)

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    New-normal design for department reception, with clear signage providing both instruction and explanation. Readily available hand sanitizer, barrier protection for reception staff, paperless registration (but chained pen to prevent relocation), absence of brochures, and nonabsorbent easily sanitized surfaces are other key features. (Courtesy of PRP Imaging.)

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    New-normal design for patient waiting room and reception, with sparse seating in well-ventilated expansive space. Social distancing floor markers, readily available hand sanitizer stations, barrier protection for reception staff, paperless registration, absence of brochures and other reading material, and nonabsorbent easily sanitized surfaces are other key features. (Courtesy of PRP Imaging.)

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