It"evolved". Initially we had to have 3 negatives in a row to discharge a patient. As you may have guessed each day was a different answer. Money being lost on new admits meant rule changes and changing from PCR to the quick testing method. Save with sick staff. Initially stay off duty for 10 days, then no fever for 3 days then heck, if you feel ok come in.
It"evolved". Initially we had to have 3 negatives in a row to discharge a patient. As you may have guessed each day was a different answer. Money being lost on new admits meant rule changes and changing from PCR to the quick testing method. Save with sick staff. Initially stay off duty for 10 days, then no fever for 3 days then heck, if you feel ok come in.
It"evolved". Initially we had to have 3 negatives in a row to discharge a patient. As you may have guessed each day was a different answer. Money being lost on new admits meant rule changes and changing from PCR to the quick testing method. Save with sick staff. Initially stay off duty for 10 days, then no fever for 3 days then heck, if you feel ok come in.
To clarify, PCR just amplifies the amount of "testable" virus. Testing without amplification resulted in more"negatives".
I'm convinced!