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Response of L V Prasad Eye Institute to COVID-19 outbreak in India: experience at its tertiary eye care centre and adoption to its Eye Health Pyramid
- Source :
- International Journal of Ophthalmology, Vol 14, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2021), Int J Ophthalmol
- Publication Year :
- 2021
- Publisher :
- Press of International Journal of Ophthalmology (IJO Press), 2021.
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Abstract
- AIM: To summarize the experience of response to COVID-19 outbreak at a tertiary eye care institute and its network of health facilities in India. METHODS: Our responses are based on the principles of social distancing, hand hygiene, respiratory etiquettes, surface disinfection protocol, and rational use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). We describe our response in terms of administrative controls, clinical protocols, staff protection, environmental controls, and social distancing measures. We also discuss our communication strategies and monitoring systems, to ensure compliance to protocols. RESULTS: Administrative control is mainly related to formation of task force and its functions. Clinical protocols are related to patient triaging methods and clinical examination guidelines in Outpatient, Inpatient and Operating Room. Staff protection is focused on training staff on the protocols to be followed in hospital as well as at home, and use of PPE. Environmental protocol is focused on cleaning and disinfectant methods to be used in the hospital. In addition, there are systems for communication as well as monitoring compliance to protocols. CONCLUSION: We hope that these protocols and our experience would help the ophthalmic community globally and serve as a guide to protect ophthalmologists and ophthalmic care personnel, and their patients across the world.
- Subjects :
- pandemic care practices
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Control (management)
coronavirus
eye care
03 medical and health sciences
0302 clinical medicine
lcsh:Ophthalmology
Hygiene
Medicine
Personal protective equipment
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Environmental protocol
Protocol (science)
Covid-19 And Ophthalmology
business.industry
Social distance
india
Outbreak
medicine.disease
Ophthalmology
covid-19
lcsh:RE1-994
pandemic protocols
030221 ophthalmology & optometry
Medical emergency
business
Prasad
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Details
- ISSN :
- 22274898 and 22223959
- Volume :
- 14
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- International Journal of Ophthalmology
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....aff303b1b9fd29e13a0037e26aed9b69