COVID-19 and improved prevention of hospital-acquired infection

Hu, Ling; Wang, Jin; Huang, Anna; Wang, Danzhao; Wang, Jingping

doi:10.1016/j.bja.2020.05.037

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“… 16 Additionally, recent study suggests that contamination of general wards with the virus is as low as 3%. 17 This supports the notion that patients should not worry about seeking prompt care for serious, treatable, and time-sensitive conditions such as stroke. With the COVID-19 curve flattening in New York, we now are planning for the recovery phases of the pandemic and the gradual reopening of non-emergent aspects of the health system.…”

Section: Casesupporting

confidence: 61%

In Defense of Our Patients: Indirect Negative Neurological Consequences of SARS-CoV-2 in the New York Epicenter

Cooper

Amin

Kim

et al. 2020

Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases

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Section: Casesupporting

confidence: 61%

In Defense of Our Patients: Indirect Negative Neurological Consequences of SARS-CoV-2 in the New York Epicenter

Cooper

Amin

Kim

et al. 2020

Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases

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“…Fewer staff that are currently working during the pandemic have allowed for greater delay times at waiting desks. A future strategy to mitigate this issue would be stricter visitor policies, or on-boarding more staff with effective social distancing measures in order to reduce waiting times (13). This increase in waiting time during the outbreak has shown to be more prominent than the pre-pandemic era.…”

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Implemented Interventions at the Naef K. Basile Cancer Institute to Protect Patients and Medical Personnel From COVID Infections: Effectiveness and Patient Satisfaction

et al. 2021

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BackgroundThe Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) was declared a pandemic by WHO in March 2020. The first case of COVID-19 was identified in Lebanon on the 21st of February 2020, amid a national economic crisis. As the numbers of cases increased, ICU admissions and mortality rose, which led hospitals across Lebanon to take certain safety measures to contain the virus. The Naef K. Basile Cancer Institute (NKBCI) at the American University of Beirut Medical Center handles oncology outpatient visits and outpatient treatment protocol infusions. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of the safety measures put forth by the NKBCI early in the pandemic.MethodsOncology patients are amongst the immunosuppressed population, who are at greatest risk of contracting COVID-19 and consequently suffering its complications. In this manuscript, we evaluated the precautionary measures implemented at the NKBCI of AUBMC from March 1st to May 31st of 2020, by surveying oncology patients on the telephone who had live and virtual appointments in both the oncology outpatient clinics and infusion unit. We conducted a prospective study of 670 oncology patients who had appointments at the NKBCI during this period and used their answers to draw responses about patient satisfaction towards those safety measures.ResultsOur results involved 387 responses of oncology patients who visited the NKBCI during the period of March 1st to May 31st of 2020. 99% of our respondents gave a rating of good to excellent with these new measures. The option of online consultation was given to 35% in the hematology group compared to 19% in those with solid tumors (p=0.001). From the total, 15% of patients opted for the telemedicine experience as a new implemented strategy to provide patient-centered medical care. Of this group of patients, 22% faced problems with connectivity and 19% faced problems with online payment.ConclusionNKBCI was competent in following the WHO guidelines in protecting the oncology patient population. Feedback collected from the surveys will be taken into account by the committee of the NKBCI to develop new safety measures that can better control viral spread while providing patient-centered medical care.

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“…Healthcare facilities can be regarded as the meeting point for patients, healthcare professionals, and sometimes accompanying family members of patients and can be regarded as a major point of transmission of infections, especially nosocomial infections also called HAI. The transmission risk posed by the COVID-19 has been established in the literatures (Hu et al 2020;Tian et al 2020;WHO 2020b).…”

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“…Handwashing, besides social distancing and face-masking, has been highlighted as the strategy towards flattening the COVID-19 curve (WHO 2020b). Hu et al (2020), in a review of the global strategy in addressing COVID-19, had outlined two approaches: face-masking and handwashing combination approach and the social distancing and handwashing combination approach. The interim guidance by the WHO (2020c), on management and transmission of COVID-19 emphasized that consistent application of WASH and waste management practices in communities, healthcare facilities, and homes prevents the human-human transmission of pathogens, particularly, COVID-19.…”

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Water, sanitation, and hygiene in healthcare centres: appraisal in a pandemic

Odjegba

Bankole

Layi-Adigun

et al. 2021

Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development

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Assessment of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities in Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) and water source quality in parts of Southwestern Nigeria was conducted. Sixty-one PHCs in urban and rural areas were selected using a stratified random sampling technique. A WASH profile of the PHCs was conducted based on the water source type, type of toilet facilities, and handwashing practice using the Joint Monitoring Programme service ladder for monitoring WASH services in healthcare facilities. Water sources were tested for pH, electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids, turbidity, chloride, nitrate, and E. coli. Boreholes and hand-dug wells are the most prevalent water source type, and flush toilets and pit latrines are the major types of toilet facilities used. All but two PHCs engaged in handwashing practices. Water quality analysis results showed that chloride, nitrate, and turbidity were within the WHO drinking-water standards. Poor water quality and sanitation practices could expose health staff and patients to healthcare-associated infections. The study recommends the construction of safe, secure and accessible water sources and toilet facilities, provision of water treatment facilities, and the training of staff and patients on the significance of handwashing practices.

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COVID-19 and improved prevention of hospital-acquired infection

Abstract: Fig. 1. Comparison of distinguished mortalities over time between the continentals advocating 'distancing and handwashing' vs 'masking and handwashing'. 3 COVID-19 Correspondence-e319

Cited by 11 publications

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In Defense of Our Patients: Indirect Negative Neurological Consequences of SARS-CoV-2 in the New York Epicenter

In Defense of Our Patients: Indirect Negative Neurological Consequences of SARS-CoV-2 in the New York Epicenter

Implemented Interventions at the Naef K. Basile Cancer Institute to Protect Patients and Medical Personnel From COVID Infections: Effectiveness and Patient Satisfaction

Water, sanitation, and hygiene in healthcare centres: appraisal in a pandemic

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