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[COVID-19 emergency management activities promoted by an university hospital in Northern Italy]

Paolo Lago1, Giuseppe Albano2, Marco Toscani2

  • 1IRCCS Foundation University Hospital San Matteo of Pavia, Department of Clinical Engineering.

Giornale Italiano Di Medicina Del Lavoro Ed Ergonomia
|October 29, 2020
PubMed

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This review shares updated workplace safety and prevention measures for healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic. It details adaptations made by a Northern Italy hospital to manage risks for staff, patients, and visitors post-lockdown.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Occupational Health
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • The emergence of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by SARS-CoV-2, necessitated global health and safety interventions.
  • Healthcare professionals face elevated risks due to direct contact with COVID-19 patients.
  • Governments and healthcare organizations implemented control measures to mitigate disease transmission.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and disseminate updated prevention and protection measures for occupational health and safety.
  • To outline adaptations in safety protocols for a university hospital in response to the post-lockdown scenario.
  • To characterize and prevent risks for patients, visitors, and healthcare professionals.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of available information on COVID-19 prevention and protection.
  • Analysis of safety protocol modifications implemented at a University Hospital in Pavia, Italy.
  • Assessment of organizational processes and work methods in the post-lockdown context.

Main Results:

  • Identification of specific challenges and risks faced by healthcare professionals in the post-lockdown era.
  • Adaptation of existing safety protocols to address the evolving COVID-19 situation.
  • Implementation of revised procedures to enhance protection for all individuals within the hospital environment.

Conclusions:

  • Effective prevention and protection strategies are crucial for maintaining healthcare worker safety during pandemics.
  • Continuous adaptation of occupational health measures is necessary to manage evolving risks associated with infectious diseases like COVID-19.
  • A comprehensive approach to risk management is vital for safeguarding patients, visitors, and healthcare professionals.
Abstract

Keywords:
COVID-19Risk managementSARS-CoV-2control and preventionhealthcare workers

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