Hygiene and labour protection of medical staff under conditions of the pandemic COVID-19 overcoming (first message)

Yavorovsky, O. P.; Шкурба, А.В.; Skaletskyi, Yu.M.; Brukhno, R.P.; Kharchuk, L.V.; Bugro, V. I.; Rygan, M.M.

doi:10.32402/dovkil2020.03.010

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“…Виділено основні негативні впливи на умови праці персоналу ЗОЗ порівняно з допандемічним періодом: збільшення робочого навантаження та вимог до працівників, зростання нервово-емоційного напруження, шаються умови праці медиків в екстремальних ситуаціях (під час епідемій, воєн, природних і техногенних катастроф тощо), коли інтенсивність впливу окремих факторів виробничого середовища зростає. Так, під час пандемії COVID-19 значно зросла інтенсивність впливу біологічних та психофізіологічних факторів на робочому місці, з'явилися додаткові шкідливі і небезпечні чинники, що призвели до порушення умов життя і діяльності медичних працівників [4]. Оскільки в умовах надзвичайних ситуацій звичний режим роботи ЗОЗ змінюється, гостро постають питання чіткого алгоритму дій і правил поведінки для надання якісної медичної допомоги, збереження життя і здоров'я медичних працівників.…”

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Priority problems in occupational hygiene and safety of medical workers in emergency situations (from the experience of overcoming the Covid-19 pandemic)

Zenkina

2023

Dovkil Zdor

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Introduction. The working conditions of medical personnel during emergencies significantly differ from those in regular circumstances. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the intensity of biological and psychophysiological factors in the working environment increased substantially, leading to the emergence of additional harmful and dangerous factors, resulting in disruptions to the living and working conditions of the staff. Since the regular work routine of healthcare facilities changes in such situations, there is a pressing need for clear action plans and guidelines to provide quality medical care and safeguard the lives and health of medical workers. The aim of this study is to examine the experience of medical facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, investigate the impact of working conditions during quarantine and the resolution of dangerous situations, substantiate safety measures, and establish guidelines for the behavior of medical personnel and patients during other potential emergencies. Materials and Methods. The research was conducted using questionnaire, survey, hygienic, bibliographic and statistical methods. Results. Peculiarities of the labor activity of medical workers in health care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, which was recognized as a particularly dangerous disease, and the working conditions of personnel in these conditions were studied. An analysis of the perception of medical workers during the pandemic and the evaluation of working conditions were conducted. The main negative effects on the working conditions of healthcare staff compared to the pre-pandemic period were identified: increased workload and demands on workers, growing emotional stress, insufficient organizational support, financial, and psychological assistance. Additionally, positive influences that eased the tasks of the medical workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and contributed to stabilizing the situation and personal and professional development were highlighted: competence, cooperation, and team cohesion (teamwork). Respondents stated that the acquired experience would prevent them from making numerous mistakes and shortcomings in their work in the future, and they are ready to work under epidemic conditions and other emergencies. To ensure the safety of medical personnel, it is necessary to implement comprehensive measures to prevent occupational diseases, care for human resources, and develop reward and motivation systems. To improve the quality of medical services during emergencies, reduce risks among patients, and safeguard the lives and health of medical workers, mandatory targeted training programs and educational materials are required for preparing healthcare personnel for work in different emergency situations. Conclusions. The working conditions of medical personnel during the fight against the coronavirus infection are hazardous, posing threats to their lives and carrying a high risk of acute occupational diseases and severe forms of illnesses, including death. The main negative influences on the working conditions of healthcare staff include workload, emotional stress, and inadequate organizational support and assistance. Positive effects that facilitated the work of medical during the COVID-19 pandemic were also highlighted: competence, cooperation and cohesion (teamwork), which contributed to the stabilization of the situation in health care facilities, individual and professional development of medical workers. Therefore, it is crucial to create mandatory targeted training programs and educational materials for healthcare personnel to prepare them to work in different emergency situations effectively.

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Priority problems in occupational hygiene and safety of medical workers in emergency situations (from the experience of overcoming the Covid-19 pandemic)

Zenkina

2023

Dovkil Zdor

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“…In some countries, health workers have been denied the right to leave to ensure the continued presence of a sufficient number of physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, there is a necessity for fair working hours to balance the well-being of medical workers and the needs of the health service (Yavorovsky et al, 2020).…”

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The Influence of the Covid-19 Pandemic on General Trends in the Functioning and Competitiveness of Private Clinics

Kotenko

Tambovceva

2022

HEM

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This article aims to examine the impact of the pandemic on competition in the medical services market of the Sumy region, which is ranked among the Ukrainian regions with small medical personnel and low socio-economic development. This study involved marketing research methods (surveys and content analysis), statistical methods for information processing, factor analysis, and alternatives analysis. The results unveiled the intense competition for patients and medical staff in the healthcare market of the Sumy region. The organization’s competitiveness before the pandemic was assessed by factors such as «the doctors’ treatment of patients and their qualifications» and «the availability of necessary medical services». During the pandemic, the essential factor in choosing a medical institution was «patient safety, reducing the risk of coronavirus». Before the pandemic, the competition between medical organizations was most influenced by the population paying capacity and the shortage of qualified medical personnel. Private clinics ranked below public clinics in delivering a wide range of medical services because of the lack of medical specialists. However, the pandemic has strengthened the position of private clinics through two factors. First, private clinics have expanded their range of services through narrow specialists who have moved from public institutions to private clinics. Second, private clinics have provided a higher level of client safety through a tight filter for patients with symptoms of coronavirus infection. Besides, using remote technologies by medical organizations has become a competitive advantage. The authors noted that remote technologies in healthcare are not common in the Sumy region and Ukraine in general, as patients distrust this service. This study is of practical value because it allows assessing the impact of global challenges on healthcare development in the regions to assess private medicine competitiveness changes. In addition to its practical value, private market research, especially in times of pandemic threat, confirms or rejects some theoretical hypotheses aimed at analyzing the performance of the private sector in health care facilities. This work opens new avenues for a deeper study of the similarities between private and public health facilities, especially in the face of legal and pandemic constraints.

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“…Brief instructions on the use of personal protective equipment are also included. Yavorovsky et al (2020) investigated medical personnel's hygiene and occupational safety under overcoming the pandemic COVID-19. The authors assessed the working conditions of medical staff and identified the main risks associated with COVID-19.…”

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Healthcare improvement in the admission department of secondary healthcare facilities under counteracting the COVID-19 pandemic

Bondarenko¹,

Prasol²,

Pryzheludskii³

2021

HEM

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The COVID-19 pandemic tested the strength of the Ukrainian healthcare system. At the same time, it provided high-powered incentives to improve measures to implement the second stage of health care reform The admission department is one of the most important hospital departments, which receives consumers of medical services in need of a qualifying examination and hospitalization under the protocol. The authors noted that all available resources were mobilized to prevent the spread of acute respiratory disease COVID-2019, caused by the spread of coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Thus, the government has faced the need to develop and implement a list of large-scale infrastructure and personnel changes in a limited period. This article emphasized the concept of the effectiveness of medical services provided by the admission department of a secondary healthcare facility (HCF) in counteracting the COVID-19 epidemic. The study goal is to identify ways to improve the provision of medical services by the admission department of a secondary HCF during the coronavirus epidemic. The study was conducted on real data of Central District Hospital in Shostka, Sumy region, Ukraine. The methodological basis of the study was a systematic approach and the basics of general management theory. The study identified problems faced by hospitals during the COVID- 19 pandemic. Following the findings, the modern scientific and theoretical views on the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of acute respiratory disease COVID-2019 were identified. The authors analyzed the domestic and world practice of healthcare management during the pandemic COVID-2019. The paper evaluated the readiness and healthcare delivery by the admission department of a secondary HCF under the SARS-CoV-2 spread. The indicators to measure the effectiveness of medical care quality provided by the admission department of a secondary HCF in counteracting the coronavirus epidemic were studied. Based on the obtained results, the authors developed recommendations for improving the management system in providing medical services by the admission department of a secondary HCF during the COVID-2019 pandemic.

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Hygiene and labour protection of medical staff under conditions of the pandemic COVID-19 overcoming (first message)

Cited by 8 publications

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Priority problems in occupational hygiene and safety of medical workers in emergency situations (from the experience of overcoming the Covid-19 pandemic)

Priority problems in occupational hygiene and safety of medical workers in emergency situations (from the experience of overcoming the Covid-19 pandemic)

The Influence of the Covid-19 Pandemic on General Trends in the Functioning and Competitiveness of Private Clinics

Healthcare improvement in the admission department of secondary healthcare facilities under counteracting the COVID-19 pandemic

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