Odisha to begin 3 months house to house survey for monitoring COVID symptoms from 24th May- 23rd August, 2021
On 19th May, 2021 the Government of Odisha issued a notification announcing a state wide three month house to house survey by ASHAs & AWWs for monitoring of COVID symptoms and co-morbid conditions from 24th May, 2021 to 23rd August, 2021. The survey shall include-
Fever surveillance: Conduct regular fever surveillance at household level
Facilitation for COVID testing: counsel symptomatic cases to undergo early testing for COVID-19 at nearest facilities
Promotion of COVID appropriate behavior: Improve awareness on COVID appropriate behaviour through writing messages on Swasthya Kantha and distribution of leaflets during home visits
Improve COVID vaccination coverage: Mobilise eligible persons for COVID vaccination, particularly for 2nd dose within the due window period
Record maintenance: Record details (date of onset of symptoms, date of swab collection, date of report, date of initiation of medication, whether in home isolation/ referred to facilities/ outcome etc.)
Identification and management of existing patients with co-morbid conditions: Identify patients with co-morbid conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, malnutrition etc. at household level and counsel them for continuing prescribed medicines.
NCD Screening: Screening of household members using revised CBAC format and refer persons with risk factor for further screening at sub centre if required.
Prevention and management of Diarrhoea at household level: Prepositioning of one packet of ORS at all household and additional one packet of ORS for each under five child of household.
Screening of presumptive TB cases: Screen the presumptive cases for basic signs and symptoms of TB like cough for 2 weeks or more, fever for 2 weeks or more, significant weight loss
