scholarly journals A Ground Level Study of Health Problems of Domestic Workers During Covid 19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 243-250
Author(s):  
Dimpal Vij ◽  
Anjana Singh
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Health Expenditure ◽  
Ground Level ◽  
Domestic Workers ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Second Wave

The pandemic of COVID19 laid various adverse effects and made a mark on domestic workers' lives. The ground report shows evidence of a drastic downfall in their income due to raised unemployment, increase in health expenditure, shortage of health care facilities, etc. The second wave of COVID19 has created havoc in their life as their work leaves no savings for them. This article based on a field study argues the health complexities that have arisen in domestic workers' lives during pandemics. It has subjected struggles of domestic workers for health and medication facilities during and after pandemics. It also suggests the corrective measures that government can take to bring out these workers from these drudgeries and the impact of circular economic concepts to sustain their lives comfortably. (*The paper was presented at the AICTE International Conference on Circular Economy, Management and Industry, Bharati Vidyapeeth’s Institute of Management Studies and Research, Navi Mumbai and Apeejay School of Management, Dwarka, Delhi, India. October 2021)

scholarly journals Impact of Second Wave of COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Report of Tri-City Region of Chandigarh

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Savita Chaudhary ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Capita Income ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
City Region ◽  
Phase 3 ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Per Capita ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City ◽  
Second Wave

The second wave of COVID-19 pandemic has blown the tri-city of Chandigarh with terrible shock waves among the residents. Being one of the top-notch per capita income cities in India, Chandigarh was found to be more vulnerable in this second wave of COVID-19 pandemic. This second wave of pandemic has caused high inflow of patients from nearby states and produced supplementary burden on the health care facilities in the city beautiful. The central aim of this work is to highlight the impact of this second wave of pandemic on the health of residents. The study represents the impact of second wave of COVID-19 on tri-city of Chandigarh by focusing on the main points of, (1) reported active cases from February to May, 2021, (2) number of deaths during this phase, (3) challenges faced during this time and (4) management and governance measures during this time. This kind of study helps to comprehend the impacts of second wave on Chandigarh and emphasized on the major lessons that can be learned during this phase. In one hand the study discussed the vulnerable impact of pandemic on clinical and economical situation of city, whereas on other hand it explains the timely measures taken by the administration to curb the surge of this second wave. Overall, this second wave of pandemic lead to an outstanding opening for tri-city planners and policy architectures to take necessary and timely actions towards making the city more susceptibility to pandemics.

Assessing the Preparedness of Healthcare Facilities for Disasters and Emergencies in Damghan, Iran

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Behrad Pourmohammadi ◽  
Ahad Heydari ◽  
Farin Fatemi ◽  
Ali Modarresi
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Health Staff ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Objectives: Iran is exposed to a wide range of natural and man-made hazards. Health-care facilities can play a significant role in providing life-saving measures in the minutes and hours immediately following the impact or exposure. The aim of this study was to determine the preparedness of health-care facilities in disasters and emergencies. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Damghan, Semnan Province, in 2019. The samples consisted of all the 11 health-care facilities located in Damghan County. A developed checklist was used to collect the data, including 272 questions in 4 sections: understanding threatening hazards, functional, structural, and nonstructural vulnerability of health-care facilities. The data were analyzed using SPSS 21. Results: The results revealed that the health-care facilities were exposed to 22 different natural and man-made hazards throughout the county. The total level of preparedness of the health-care centers under assessment was 45.8%. The average functional, structural, and nonstructural vulnerability was assessed at 49.3%, 31.6%, and 56.4%, respectively. Conclusions: Conducting mitigation measures is necessary for promoting the functional and structural preparedness. Disaster educational programs and exercises are recommended among the health staff in health-care facilities.

scholarly journals (A3) Health Care Facilities Affected by the Earthquake in Chile

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S1) ◽  
pp. s1-s2
Author(s):  
C. Bambaren
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Cold Chain ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Biomedical Equipment ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Health Care Infrastructure ◽  
The Impact

IntroductionOn February 27, 2010, a 8,8 MW earthquake struck the central and southern coast of Chile, that was followed by a tsunami that destroyed some cities such as Constitution, Ilaco, Talcahuando and Dichato. The national authorities reported 512 dead and 81,444 homes were affected. It was the one of the five most powerful earthquakes in the human modern history. The most affected regions were Maule (VII) and Bio (VIII).ResultsThe impact of the quake in the health sector was enormous especially on the health care infrastructure. The preliminary evaluations showed that 18 hospitals were out of service due severe structural and no-structural damages, interruption of the provision of water or because they were at risk to landslides. Another 31 hospitals had moderate damage. The Ministry of Health lost 4249 beds including 297 (7%) in critical care units. Twenty-two percent of the total number of beds and thirty-nine surgical facilities available in the affected regions were lost in a few minutes due to quake. At least eight hospitals should be reconstructed and other hospitals will need complex repair.ConclusionThe effect of the earthquake was significant on hospital services. It included damages to the infrastructure and the loss of furniture and biomedical equipment. The interruption of the cold chain caused loss of vaccines. National and foreign field hospitals, temporary facilities and the strengthening of the primary health care facilities had been important to assure the continuation of health care services. *Based on information from PAHO – Chile.

Renovation in hospitals: a case study on the use of control cubes for local repairs in health-care facilities

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 247-257
Author(s):  
Ehsan Mousavi ◽  
Vivek Sharma ◽  
Dhaval Gajjar ◽  
Shervin Shoai Naini
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air Quality ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Repair Work ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Pathogenic Agents ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the control cubes for dust control in health-care facilities. Research shows that more than 80% of pathogenic agents in hospitals are spread into the air, where they either remain airborne or deposit on the surface. At the same time, renovation and repair activities, including regular maintenance, are a necessity in active health-care facilities and a multitude of studies have documented their impact on indoor air quality. The dust that is generated by construction activities may potentially carry pathogenic agents, varying from coarse particles (≤10 µm, PM10) to fine particles (≤2.5 µm, PM2.5), including airborne bacteria, and fungal spores linked to high patient mortality in immune-compromised patients. Design/methodology/approach This study measures the impact and effectiveness of one such preventative measure, namely, the control cube (CC), on air quality during renovation and repair. CC is a temporary structure, typically made from stainless steel, around the local repair zone to minimize the spread of dust and potential microorganisms. The current paper presents a comparative analysis to identify the effectiveness of a CC equipped with the high-efficiency particulate filtration (HEPA) filter in a hospital setting by simulating construction renovation and repair work. Findings A baseline was established to measure the effectiveness of CCs and the impact of negative pressure on the indoor air quality in a hospital during simulated renovation work. Results showed that CCs are very effective in minimizing the spread of dust due to construction activities in the hospital. However, it is imperative to ensure that the air inside the CC is cleaned via filtration. Originality/value CCs are very effective, and this paper investigates the best approach for facility managers to implement this strategy.

Impact of Training to Improve Knowledge on Blood Transfusion among Health Care Providers from Tertiary Hospitals in Tanzania

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-69
Author(s):  
Abdu J. Bhombo ◽  
Oscar Mwashiuya ◽  
Wilhellmuss I. Mauka ◽  
Elineema Meda ◽  
Iragi Ngerageza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Blood Transfusion ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Transfusion Practice ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Impact

Background: Blood transfusion is a lifesaving therapy which is linked to the adverse outcome when given inappropriately. Inadequate knowledge and skills among health care providers have been reported to contribute to safety issues for recipients and wastage of the precious resource. This study was conducted to determine the impact of training of health care providers in Tanzania on improving the knowledge regarding the transfusion of blood and blood components.Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study which used secondary data from pre and post training assessment questionnaire whereby trainees answered the same set of questions before training (pre-test) and after training (post-test). The questionnaire consisted of two Likert scale questions and eight YES/NO questions which assessed the perception of clinicians, nurses and Laboratory personnel on blood transfusion practices. Moreover, there were thirty multiple-choice questions for assessment of basic knowledge related to usage of blood and blood components.Results: One hundred and eleven (111) health care providers who attended training on blood transfusion were recruited into this study, out of which 72.1% (80/111) were from secondary health care facilities and 6.3% (7/111) were from tertiary health care facilities. The pre-test mean percent score was 32.8% (SD ±12.9%), while the post-test mean percent score was 56.6% (SD ±12.9%). The mean percentage of knowledge gain was 26.6% (SD±13.0%) and 27.1% (SD±12.5%) for health care providers and National Blood Transfusion Service staff respectively. It was observed that only 25.8% (24/93) and 19% (19/100) of participants were aware of the transfusion timing of various blood components and principles of platelet transfusion, respectively. Regarding bedside blood handling practices, only 52.9% (46/87) responded, ‘warm whole blood unit and packed red blood by putting under room temperature for 30 minutes and the majority of participants 63.1% (65/103) reported not to ask for consent before blood transfusion.Conclusion: There was a modest improvement in the knowledge on blood transfusion practice among participants. The overall performance of participants increased from 33% in the pre-test to 57% in the post-test. Therefore, this study has shown the positive impact of training for health care providers in improving their knowledge. We recommend regular on job training courses and mentorship program for health care providers for proficiency in clinical transfusion practice. Key words: Blood Transfusion, Training and Health care providers.

The Impact of Management and Leadership Roles in Building Competitive Healthcare Units

2018 ◽  
pp. 13-30
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Rosiek-Kryszewska ◽  
Anna Rosiek
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Healthcare Facility ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Leadership Roles ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
High Level ◽  
Innovative Culture ◽  
The Impact

This chapter discusses the leadership features that support the creation of an innovative culture of the organization, with particular emphasis on the attributes that are essential to building a competitive advantage in the medical services market. According to the concept of new management, managers are the initiators of change and development within the healthcare facility where they work. They require professionalism and a high level of competence which allows them to create and implement creative management solutions. Thus, the influence of management and the role of the leader in building competitive health care units is undisputed. Due to the specific nature of health care facilities, the ability to build trust, as well as the clear and precise communication of plans and visions, is gaining importance, in addition to knowledge and experience.

Policy Brief : Pengolahan Abu Hasil Pembakaran Limbah Medis sebagai Alternatif Pengganti Bahan Bangunan yang Berasal dari Fasilitas Pelayanan Kesehatan

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Fadli Ramadhansyah ◽  
Arief Nugroho ◽  
Nur Endah Wahyuningsih
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Air Pollution ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Health Agency ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Respiratory Disorders ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
The Impact

Policy briefs have an important role in solving problems that exist in a health agency, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. One example of the problems that exist in health care facilities is air pollution that comes from the ashes resulting from the burning of medical waste. The impact of air pollution on humans is that it triggers respiratory disorders which are characterized by a decrease in the elasticity of the lungs to accommodate the volume of air so that this can be associated with the incidence of respiratory disorders. In addition, it has a small particle size and is scattered in the air in large quantities. The purpose of this study is to provide information related to the summary of policy making that is used as a reference to increase the effectiveness of processing ash from combustion based on a review study. This study uses a descriptive method with a literature review approach. The criteria for the articles used have a publication time of the last 10 years, discuss the utilization of combustion ash, and discuss the policy of processing incinerator ash waste. Making a policy brief can be used as a starting point for advocating for local governments to use ash from burning as an alternative to building materials to reduce air pollution and the accumulation of ash waste that accumulates in incinerators in health care facilities.

scholarly journals COVID-19 in Italy: targeted testing as a proxy of limited health care facilities and a key to reducing hospitalization rate and the death toll

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arnab Bandyopadhyay ◽  
Marta Schips ◽  
Tanmay Mitra ◽  
Sahamoddin Khailaie ◽  
Sebastian Binder ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care System ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Effective Control ◽  
Death Toll ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Targeted Testing ◽  
Limited Health ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Care System

AbstractThe novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (CoV) has induced a worldwide pandemic, notably in Italy, one of the worst-hit countries in Europe, which witnessed a death toll unseen in the recent past. There are potentially many factors, such as infections from undetected index cases, early vs late testing strategies, limited health care facilities etc., that might have aggravated the COVID-19 situation in Italy. We developed a COVID-19 specific infection epidemic model composed of susceptible (S), exposed (E), carrier (C), infected (I), recovery (R) and dead (D) (SECIRD), specifically parameterized for Italy to disentangle the impact of these factors and their implications on infection dynamics to help planning an effective control strategy for a possible second wave. Our model discriminates between detected infected and undetected individuals who played a crucial role in the disease spreading and is not well addressed by classical SEIR-like transmission models. We first estimated the number of undetected infections through a Bayesian Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) framework, which ranges from ∼ 7 to ∼ 22 fold higher than reported infections, depending upon regions. We exploited this information to evaluate the impact of the undetected component on the evolution of the pandemic and the benefits of an enhanced testing strategy. In high testing regions like Veneto, 18% of all infections resulted in hospitalization, while for Lombardia and Piemonte, it is 25% and 27%, respectively. We investigated the impact of an overwhelmed health care system upon death toll by applying hospital and intensive care unit (ICU) capacities in the SECIRD model, and we estimated a 10% reduction in death in Lombardia, the worst hit region, if a higher number of hospital facilities had been available since the beginning. Adopting a combined strategy of rapid early and targeted testing (∼ 10 fold) with increased hospital capacity would help in avoiding bottlenecks affecting the health care system. Our results demonstrate that the early testing would have a strong impact on the overall hospital accessibility and, hence, upon death toll (∼20% to 50% reduction) and could have mitigated the lack of facilities at the crucial middle stage of the epidemic.

scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF HEALTH SUBSIDY ON HEALTH CARE UTILIZATION IN INDONESIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 16-37
Author(s):  
Renosa Tosca Zamaro
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Access To Health Care ◽  
Insurance Premium ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Care Utilization ◽  
Poor People ◽  
Outpatient Visits ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
The Impact

Equal opportunity and access to health care services regardless of one’s socio-economic background is important for health equity. To achieve this, the Indonesian government introduced a national health insurance program named Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional in 2014 and provided insurance premium subsidies for poor people. The current study evaluates the health subsidy policy’s impact on the utilization of different kinds of health care facilities, both public and private. Two waves of Indonesian socio-economic surveys, namely 2013 and 2018, and two analysis methods, namely logistic regression, and difference-in-differences, were applied in this study. The results show that in first-level health care facilities, the health subsidy improves the probability of outpatient visits in public health centers and polyclinics but decreases the probability of outpatient visits in medical practices. Then, in secondary-level health care facilities, the health subsidy was found to increase the likelihood of outpatient visits in public hospitals; however, it lowers the probability of outpatient visits in private hospitals.

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