Suspected Cases of Human Monkeypox (MPX) Flowchart

Visual Triage Station

Signs and Symptoms of Monkeypox

No Infection
Direct the patient through the (Based on Case Definition Chart)
regular pathway
YES

 Provide surgical mask

ER Negative
pressure
isolation room *

The source of specimens for laboratory diagnosis of

Monkeypox infections is skin lesions. Specimens
should be collected by smallpox immune staff (if
applicable).

For more details of specimens Collection and Storage

refer to the IPC policy
(HMG-SWD-PCI 075_Monkeypox Infection
Guidelines).

Home isolation Admission

If a suspected case is clinically stable, Admit to Negative Pressure

home isolation may be considered, based isolation room ***
on Infection control department
assessment. **

* The patient must be directed immediately to, isolation room /single room with the use of a portable
HEPA filter the attending healthcare worker should complete the patient registration in the ER registration
desk.

** All suspected cases must be tested and isolated in the healthcare facility.

*** Adhere to the transportation precautions and routes advised by the infection control department during
transporting the patient.

*** Make Sure of covering any of the patient’s exposed skin lesions with a sheet or gown.

Infection Prevention and Control Department Interim Guidelines for Monkey pox, V1.211 August 2022
HMG/QID/573