HEALTH AND SAFETY AT THE WORKPLACE

COVID-19 PREPAREDNESS PLAN – CEO ROUNDTABLE

10th MARCH 2020

PRESENTER: DR SAMINA SOMJI

INTERNAL MEDICINE CONSULTANT & CHAIR OF PCI COMMITTEE

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BRIEF OVERVIEW ON COVID-19

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• Known as COVID-19 = Coronavirus Disease 2019

• First case in early December 2019

• Global health emergency/crisis by WHO 30th January 2020

• Previously known as novel coronavirus• Novel = New • Corona = Crown

115,855 Total Global cases

4,087 Total Deaths

64,046 Total Recovered cases

COVID-19 GLOBALLY

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The Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam

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TRANSMISSION

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Person-to-person spread• Between people who are in

close contact with one another (within about 6 feet)

• Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

Spread from contact with infected surfaces or objects

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

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• Usually appear 2-14 days after exposure• Seek medical advice

PREVENTION

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• Currently no vaccine.

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

• Stay home when you are sick.

• Cover your nose and mouth with tissue when coughing or sneezing, then throw the tissue in the trash.

PREVENTION

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• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.

• Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.

• If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

• Supportive management encouraged

TREATMENT

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• No particular treatment available• Supportive management encouraged

HOW PREPARED IS AKHST?

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• Preparedness plan:• Governance and Leadership

• Internal and External Communication

• Facility capabilities and patient placement and movement within the facility

• Resource capabilities: personal protective equipment

• Policies and Processes

• Human Resource Capacity

• Coordination with governments, CDC and WHO

• Educational: Conducting Continuous Medical Education (CMEs) to our staff and to our sister agencies and communities.

WHAT DOES THIS IMPLY FOR A CEO?

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• Business Continuity Plan: Review based on COVID-19• Protection of your employees and self

• Through education on preventive measures• Restrictions on international travel and high risk areas• Work environment protective measure: hand sanitizers, tissues, surface disinfectants,

masks etc• Health insurance

• Policies• Work-from-home policy• Remote meetings• Forming COVID-19 taskforce• Closely monitoring the epidemic (reliable sources and concerned authorities)• Assisting government to deal with any potential outbreak

Resources for Updates on COVID-19

• https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6

• https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/situation-reports

• https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/home/index.html

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