Approriate supplies for protection against germs (PPE) is available for all healthcare workers and care givers. We advise our patients not to entertain any visitors and to limit to one care giver, only if necessary.
N95/Mask – Protects from exposure to airborne particles and barrier to splashes, droplets, and sprays. In a healthcare setting, protects from exposure to viruses and bacteria.
Gloves – help prevent contamination
Gown – used as a barrier to prevent contamination
Eye Goggles – used for anticipated splashes a for protection
Negative Pressure Room:
- Isolation technique used in hospitals to prevent cross-contaminations from room to room.
- This technique is used to isolate patients with airborne contagious diseases such as tuberculosis, measles, or chickenpox. Now, used for MERS CoV, since the transmission of the virus is still unknown.
- Located at 14th (1414 to 1419), Intensive Care Unit Isolation B and Emergency Room
Prepared TMC Staffs:
We have preparedness plan done by MERS CoV task force.
HICEC Committee (group of Department heads) will transmit the plan to their staffs.
MERS CoV task force strategies:
- Information dissemination
- Educational program
- Multi-disciplinary approach