Protection procedures and preventions against the spread of COVID-19 in health care settings for nursing personnel – lessons from taiwan
Fecha
2020Autor
Liu, Shu-Yen
Kang, Xiao Linda
Chu, Hsin
Jen, Hsiu-Ju
Shen, Shu-Tai H.
Chou, Kuei-Ru
Resumen
Background: Since the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) was first discovered, at the time of
writing this article, the number of people infected globally has exceeded one million. Its high
transmission rate has resulted in nosocomial infections in health care facilities all over the world.
Nursing personnel account for nearly 50% of the global health workforce and are the primary provider
of direct care in hospitals and long-term care facilities. Nurses stand on the frontline against the spread
of this pandemic, and proper protection procedures are vital.
Objectives: The present study aims to share the procedures and measures used by Taiwan nursing
personnel to help reduce global transmission.
Review Methods: Compared with other regions, where large-scale epidemics have overwhelmed the
health systems, Taiwan has maintained the number of confirmed cases within a manageable scope. A
review of various national and international policies and guidelines was done to present proper
procedures and preventions for nursing personnel in health care settings.
Results: This study shows how Taiwan's health system rapidly identified suspected cases as well as the
prevention policies and strategies, key protection points for nursing personnel in implementing
high-risk nursing tasks, and lessons from a nursing perspective.
Conclusions: Various world media have affirmed the rapid response and effective epidemic-prevention
strategies of Taiwan's health system. Education for nurses in procedures for infection control, reporting
cases, and implementing protective measures to prevent nosocomial infections are critical to prevent
further outbreaks.
Palabras clave
Covid-19; Novel coronavirus 2019; Pandemic; SARS-CoV-2; ncov; TaiwanEnlace al recurso
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aucc.2020.10.006Colecciones
Estadísticas Google Analytics
Comentarios
Respuesta Comentario Repositorio Expeditio
Gracias por tomarse el tiempo para darnos su opinión.