A Pathfinding Algorithm for Lowering Infection Exposure of Healthcare Personnel Working in Makeshift Hospitals.

Due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak, makeshift (MS) hospitals have become an important feature in healthcare systems worldwide. Healthcare personnel (HCP) need to be able to navigate quickly, effectively, and safely to help patients, while still maintaining their own well-being. In this study, a pathfinding algorithm to help HCP navigate through a hospital safely and effectively is developed and verified.