During an infectious disease outbreak like COVID-19, most large companies around the world have a major part to play, especially in terms of preparedness and emergency response. Indeed, companies should be integrated into the governmental health contingency plan developed in many countries, and by ...
China embraced resilience in its battle against COVID-19 and proved its capability to cope with the outbreak crisis. Despite succeeding in altering the course of the outbreak, healthcare experts warned about possible epidemic recurrence and stressed the need for caution as the pandemic is still ...
Due to the lack of Ebola outbreak early warning alert, preparedness, surveillance and response systems, the most deadly, complex and largest ever seen Ebola war has been devastating West African communities. The unparalleled Ebola tsunami has prompted interrogations into, and uncertainties about, the ...
This case study highlights the gains and shortfalls with the Ebola virus disease preparedness interventions within the various contexts of these countries against the background of a renewed and growing commitment for global epidemic preparedness highlighted during recent World Health Assembly events. Main...
Professor Linfa Wang, Executive Director, Program for Research in Epidemic Preparedness and REsponse (PREPARE), added, "While genomics is essential for surveillance, countries also need new tools in their outbreak response toolkit. "PREPARE and Asia PGI will continue working with regional partners to...
Preparedness and reorganization of care for coronavirus disease 2019 patients in a Swiss ICU: characteristics and outcomes of 129 patients. Crit Care Explor. 2020;2:e0173. Article Google Scholar Wu P, Fang Y, Guan Z, et al. The psychological impact of the SARS epidemic on hospital employees...
In response, the MoHME has implemented measures to improve hospital preparedness [8, 9]. The WHO is collaborating with the MoHME to enhance surveillance efforts, distribute medical supplies and rapid diagnostic tools, provide training, and conduct risk communication and community engagement activities. ...
Emergency Preparedness in Sterile Processing: Building Continuity When Systems Go Down Aligning Infection Prevention and Sterile Processing Through IFU Clarity and Collaboration Empowering SPD Through Quality Management: A Look Inside an HSPA’s Preconference Workshop Sterile Processing's Champion, Anthon...
The Irish response to the COVID-19 pandemic was similar to other countries, which focused on COVID-19 preparedness and response strategies, and plans were developed to support national action and resource mobilisation. In many countries, including Ireland, the COVID-19 response plans were broadly...
A crisis is a sudden and unexpected event that threatens an established way of life. Crises tend to disrupt peoples understanding of the world around them, therefore testing the resilience of a group or society, and often exposing the short comings of its leaders and public institutions. ...