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Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic: The role of occupational health services in a tertiary hospital in Singapore.
Hwang, Jeff; Yong, Elsie; Cheong, Karen; Ling, Zheng Jye; Goh, Lay Hoon; Lim, Fong Seng; Loh, Victor; Bagdasarian, Natasha; Somani, Jyoti; Archuleta, Sophia; Sng, Judy; Lim, See Ming.
  • Hwang J; Occupational Health Clinic, National University Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.
  • Yong E; Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
  • Cheong K; Wellness Centre, National University Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.
  • Ling ZJ; Wellness Centre, National University Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.
  • Goh LH; Regional Health System Office, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.
  • Lim FS; Department of Family Medicine, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.
  • Loh V; Department of Family Medicine, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.
  • Bagdasarian N; Department of Family Medicine, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.
  • Somani J; Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.
  • Archuleta S; Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.
  • Sng J; Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.
  • Lim SM; Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
J Occup Health ; 62(1): e12172, 2020 Jan.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-863436
ABSTRACT
With coronavirus disease 2019 declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 30 January 2020, occupational health services in a tertiary hospital in Singapore stepped up via a three-pronged approach, namely, protection of individual staff, protection of staff workforce, and prevention of nosocomial spread so as to support business continuity plans. Despite the multiple new challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, the hospital's occupational health services were able to adapt and keep all employees and patients safe with strong support from senior management and close collaboration with various departments.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Cross Infection / Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional / Coronavirus Infections / Pandemics / Tertiary Care Centers / Occupational Health Services Type of study: Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: J Occup Health Journal subject: Occupational Medicine Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 1348-9585.12172

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Cross Infection / Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional / Coronavirus Infections / Pandemics / Tertiary Care Centers / Occupational Health Services Type of study: Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: J Occup Health Journal subject: Occupational Medicine Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 1348-9585.12172