Concerns about healthcare provider infection

Professor Mary Louis McLauss of the University of New South Wales is a member of the World Health Organization (WHO) Advisory Board on COVID-19 and should be aware of the growing case of Victoria’s healthcare providers. I told com.au.

In the past few weeks, there have been several incidents here and there, including 11 people associated with Epping’s Northern Hospital. Healthcare workers have tested positive at Royal Melbourne Hospital, Sunshine Hospital’s Emergency Department, Alfred Hospital, and Joanker Women’s Hospital.

On Wednesday, four cases were confirmed at Brunswick Private Hospital, St. Vincent Hospital Doctor It was also positive.

today In 165 new cases, Two cases were identified among workers in the emergency department at Sunshine Hospital, two at Royal Melbourne Hospital and another at Northern Hospital.

More than 12 cases are also associated with cases at GP clinics, rehabilitation centers and dental centers.

“There was either a series of unusual events or patterns,” said Professor McRose.

She could get a healthcare worker infected with a COVID patient at work, get the virus from another patient (possibly living in a hotspot area), or get the virus from the infection itself in the community. Said there is a possibility.

“If you look at one or two cases, it should ring an alarm bell, especially among healthcare providers,” she said.

“Something goes wrong, especially if it’s located throughout the facility. Staff are in contact with COVID patients, are exposed to hotspots, or have operator errors regarding PPE.”

She said healthcare providers are a potential risk category, as the numbers appear to be increasing.

“I see numbers rising, and the pattern tells me that it’s not getting better.”

Coronavirus infections among medical staff pose risks not only to family members but also to the patients they are caring for.

“They are all potential risks to the wider community,” she said.

Professor Macross said authorities may need to revisit rules regarding mask use and medical staff COVID testing.

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On Thursday afternoon, Australia’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatesworth said there were high levels of community infections during the Victorian era of Melbourne and Mitchellshire. It is recommended to wear a mask..

“The surgical mask or cloth mask

Dr. Coatesworth said.

“It’s a good idea to cover your face with a mask if you are likely to fall into a situation where you can’t maintain a 1.5m distance if you have to leave the house.”

Professor Macross also said authorities should consider whether all ward personnel, including childbirth and emergencies, should wear masks as well as COVID ward personnel.

“The authorities should be watching the watershed where the patients are coming from, as I imagined,” said Professor McRoughs.

“If patients come from the hotspot area of ​​Melbourne, wearing a mask for healthcare professionals can be a sensible and preventative approach,” she said.

Professor McRoughs said that not all medical workers wear masks all the time, due to limited supplies and uncomfortable masks.

“We also don’t want workers to wear masks on a 10-12 hour shift. It’s very difficult to wear a mask during that period unless the risk is high,” said Professor Macross.

However, when the prevalence of COVID was high in certain catchments, WHO acknowledged that it was a good preventive strategy to ask medical staff to mask in most clinical settings, she said. ..

“Wearing a mask all day isn’t very good. It reduces supplies, but worker safety is important. Authorities will have to make that decision,” she said.

Authorities also needed to find out how often medical staff were screened for COVID-19 and whether it should be tested on a regular basis even when workers are symptomatic.

News.com.au is requesting comment from the Victoria Department of Health and Human Services.

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