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Preparing healthcare facilities to operate safely and effectively during the COVID-19 pandemic: The missing piece in the puzzle.
Wilkinson, L S; Moosa, S; Cooke, R; Muller, A M; Boyles, T H.
  • Wilkinson LS; International AIDS Society, Johannesburg, South Africa; Centre for Infectious Epidemiology and Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, South Africa. lynne.susan.wilkinson@gmail.com.
S Afr Med J ; 110(9): 835-836, 2020 08 12.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-745266
ABSTRACT
The stated objective of the COVID-19 lockdown was to allow time to prepare healthcare facilities. Preparation must include administrative and environmental measures, which when combined with personal protective equipment, minimise the risk of the spread of infection to patients and healthcare workers (HCWs) in facilities, allowing HCWs to safely provide essential services during the pandemic and limit the indirect effects of COVID-19 caused by healthcare disruption. We present our model for facility preparation based on colour-coded zones, social distancing, hand hygiene, rapid triage and separate management of symptomatic patients, and attention to infection transmission prevention between HCWs in communal staff areas. This model specifically addresses the challenges in preparing a facility for COVID-19 in a low-resource setting and in rural areas. In addition, we include links to resources to allow workers in low-resource settings to prepare their facilities adequately.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Health Personnel / Coronavirus Infections / Delivery of Health Care / Health Facilities Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Africa Language: English Journal: S Afr Med J Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: SAMJ.2020.v110i9.150

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Health Personnel / Coronavirus Infections / Delivery of Health Care / Health Facilities Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Africa Language: English Journal: S Afr Med J Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: SAMJ.2020.v110i9.150