Safety measures for COVID-19: a review of surgical preparedness at four major medical centres in Saudi Arabia
Posted on 2020-09-06 - 04:18
Abstract In view of the worldwide coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, hospitals need contingency planning. This planning should include preparation for an unexpected patient surge. This measure is evolving concomitantly with the implementation of the needed infection control rules. Here, we present our experience in contingency planning at four large tertiary hospitals in Saudi Arabia during this global pandemic, with a focus on dealing with COVID-19 patients who need to undergo surgery. The planning covers response measures required in the operating room and supporting units, including the administrative department, intensive care unit, and different sections of the surgical department. Furthermore, it covers the role of education and simulation in preparing health care providers and ensuring smooth workflow between all sections. We additionally discuss the guidelines and policies implemented in different surgical specialties. These measures are necessary to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 within healthcare facilities. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare system should develop a comprehensive pandemic plan and set guidelines addressing the management of urgent and malignant cases. The guidelines should be in concordance with internal guidelines.
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Alsofyani, Mohammad A.; Malaekah, Haifaa M.; Bashawyah, Ahmed; Bawazeer, Mohammed; Akkour, Khalid; Alsalmi, Sultan; et al. (2020). Safety measures for COVID-19: a review of surgical preparedness at four major medical centres in Saudi Arabia. figshare. Collection. https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.c.5114004.v1
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AUTHORS (19)
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Mohammad A. Alsofyani
HM
Haifaa M. Malaekah
AB
Ahmed Bashawyah
MB
Mohammed Bawazeer
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Khalid Akkour
SA
Sultan Alsalmi
AA
Abdu Alkhairy
ND
Nayef Bin Dajim
SK
Salahaddeen Khalifah
IA
Ibrahim A. Almalki
FK
Farid Kassab
MB
Mohammad Barnawi
MA
Mosfer Almalki
MA
Mohammed Alharthi
MA
Majed Alharthi
AA
Abdulaziz Almalki
AA
Abdullah H. Almalki
AB
Anouar Bourghli
IO
Ibrahim Obeid