The Role of Government Hospital During the COVID-19 Pandemic

<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, a crucial and dynamic response was orchestrated by Qatar’s government. To effectively manage the escalating cases, a general hospital was transformed into a dedicated COVID-19 facility. This trans...

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المؤلف الرئيسي: Omar Al Hasanat (18466263) (author)
مؤلفون آخرون: Feah Altura-Visan (18466265) (author), Jenalyn Castro (18466268) (author), Ubaid Ummer (18466271) (author), Ammar Aljaber (18466272) (author), Mildred Asuncion (18466273) (author), Muhammed Sujas Mannil (18466274) (author), Elizabeth George (287460) (author), Naser Al Ansari (18466277) (author), Wali Al Wali (18466280) (author), Jameela Ali AA Al Ajmi3 (18466282) (author), Almunzer Zakaria (18466284) (author), Sabah Adnan Alka (18466287) (author)
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Muhammed Sujas Mannil (18466274)
Elizabeth George (287460)
Naser Al Ansari (18466277)
Wali Al Wali (18466280)
Jameela Ali AA Al Ajmi3 (18466282)
Almunzer Zakaria (18466284)
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Mildred Asuncion (18466273)
Muhammed Sujas Mannil (18466274)
Elizabeth George (287460)
Naser Al Ansari (18466277)
Wali Al Wali (18466280)
Jameela Ali AA Al Ajmi3 (18466282)
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Feah Altura-Visan (18466265)
Jenalyn Castro (18466268)
Ubaid Ummer (18466271)
Ammar Aljaber (18466272)
Mildred Asuncion (18466273)
Muhammed Sujas Mannil (18466274)
Elizabeth George (287460)
Naser Al Ansari (18466277)
Wali Al Wali (18466280)
Jameela Ali AA Al Ajmi3 (18466282)
Almunzer Zakaria (18466284)
Sabah Adnan Alka (18466287)
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Cardiovascular medicine and haematology
Clinical sciences
Health sciences
Health services and systems
Public health
COVID-19
Transformation
Infection Control
Collaboration
Adherence to Guideline
Qatar Health Congress 2023 and the 3rd Qatar Public Health Conference
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description <h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, a crucial and dynamic response was orchestrated by Qatar’s government. To effectively manage the escalating cases, a general hospital was transformed into a dedicated COVID-19 facility. This transformation was testament to the power of interdisciplinary collaboration and meticulous adherence to international guidelines, primarily those set forth by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).</p><h3>Methods</h3><p dir="ltr">The transformation involved deploying thermal scanners, activating the System-Wide Incident Command Centre (SWICC), optimizing quarantine facilities, managing Personal Protective Equipment supply, and introducing advanced disinfection technologies, overseen by engineers ensuring secure infrastructure modifications.</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">The transformed hospital became a fully operational COVID-19 treatment center, aided by the distribution of 500 portable high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters, establishment of seven field hospitals, and commissioning of two large swabbing centres. Within the facility, notable additions included 211 bed units with oxygen inlets, 21 dialysis water inlets and drains, over 200 acrylic screen protectors, and the setup of five swabbing stations and intubation boxes. Collaboration with the Qatar Scientific Club led to the introduction of two Ultraviolet light disinfection machines. Additionally, 20 Powered Air Purifying Respirators significantly enhanced healthcare workers' safety.</p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">The comprehensive strategy, and strict infection prevention measures, significantly improved patient care and healthcare workers’ safety during the COVID-19 response. These initiatives, such as portable HEPA filters and infrastructure enhancements, strengthened the healthcare system's response to rising cases and serve as a scalable model for global health crisis management. According to WHO guidance2, these collective efforts and adherence to protocols are crucial in minimizing transmission risks in medical facilities, underlining the importance of proactive strategies and interdisciplinary collaboration in managing healthcare crises for global public health.</p>
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spelling The Role of Government Hospital During the COVID-19 PandemicOmar Al Hasanat (18466263)Feah Altura-Visan (18466265)Jenalyn Castro (18466268)Ubaid Ummer (18466271)Ammar Aljaber (18466272)Mildred Asuncion (18466273)Muhammed Sujas Mannil (18466274)Elizabeth George (287460)Naser Al Ansari (18466277)Wali Al Wali (18466280)Jameela Ali AA Al Ajmi3 (18466282)Almunzer Zakaria (18466284)Sabah Adnan Alka (18466287)Biomedical and clinical sciencesCardiovascular medicine and haematologyClinical sciencesHealth sciencesHealth services and systemsPublic healthCOVID-19TransformationInfection ControlCollaborationAdherence to GuidelineQatar Health Congress 2023 and the 3rd Qatar Public Health Conference<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, a crucial and dynamic response was orchestrated by Qatar’s government. To effectively manage the escalating cases, a general hospital was transformed into a dedicated COVID-19 facility. This transformation was testament to the power of interdisciplinary collaboration and meticulous adherence to international guidelines, primarily those set forth by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).</p><h3>Methods</h3><p dir="ltr">The transformation involved deploying thermal scanners, activating the System-Wide Incident Command Centre (SWICC), optimizing quarantine facilities, managing Personal Protective Equipment supply, and introducing advanced disinfection technologies, overseen by engineers ensuring secure infrastructure modifications.</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">The transformed hospital became a fully operational COVID-19 treatment center, aided by the distribution of 500 portable high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters, establishment of seven field hospitals, and commissioning of two large swabbing centres. Within the facility, notable additions included 211 bed units with oxygen inlets, 21 dialysis water inlets and drains, over 200 acrylic screen protectors, and the setup of five swabbing stations and intubation boxes. Collaboration with the Qatar Scientific Club led to the introduction of two Ultraviolet light disinfection machines. Additionally, 20 Powered Air Purifying Respirators significantly enhanced healthcare workers' safety.</p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">The comprehensive strategy, and strict infection prevention measures, significantly improved patient care and healthcare workers’ safety during the COVID-19 response. These initiatives, such as portable HEPA filters and infrastructure enhancements, strengthened the healthcare system's response to rising cases and serve as a scalable model for global health crisis management. According to WHO guidance2, these collective efforts and adherence to protocols are crucial in minimizing transmission risks in medical facilities, underlining the importance of proactive strategies and interdisciplinary collaboration in managing healthcare crises for global public health.</p>2024-05-26T09:08:54ZTextConference contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextconference object10.57945/manara.25709346.v1https://figshare.com/articles/conference_contribution/The_Role_of_Government_Hospital_During_the_COVID-19_Pandemic/25709346CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/257093462024-05-26T09:08:54Z
spellingShingle The Role of Government Hospital During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Omar Al Hasanat (18466263)
Biomedical and clinical sciences
Cardiovascular medicine and haematology
Clinical sciences
Health sciences
Health services and systems
Public health
COVID-19
Transformation
Infection Control
Collaboration
Adherence to Guideline
Qatar Health Congress 2023 and the 3rd Qatar Public Health Conference
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title The Role of Government Hospital During the COVID-19 Pandemic
title_full The Role of Government Hospital During the COVID-19 Pandemic
title_fullStr The Role of Government Hospital During the COVID-19 Pandemic
title_full_unstemmed The Role of Government Hospital During the COVID-19 Pandemic
title_short The Role of Government Hospital During the COVID-19 Pandemic
title_sort The Role of Government Hospital During the COVID-19 Pandemic
topic Biomedical and clinical sciences
Cardiovascular medicine and haematology
Clinical sciences
Health sciences
Health services and systems
Public health
COVID-19
Transformation
Infection Control
Collaboration
Adherence to Guideline
Qatar Health Congress 2023 and the 3rd Qatar Public Health Conference