Factors to Consider in Setting up Temporary Medical Facilities
by Sharon Jones
The number of confirmed COVID-19 patients in the Philippines
continues to rise. The problems related to the pandemic continue to worsen,
including the full capacity of hospitals, lack of proper isolation facilities
for persons under investigation (PUIs) and persons under monitoring (PUMs), and
lack of personal protective equipment (PPEs) for frontliners.
To help assist hospitals that handle COVID-19 related cases,
the Philippine Red Cross put up a medical field tent at the National Kidney
and Transplant Institute in Quezon City. The city administration of Imus,
Cavite, put up at least five field hospitals, each equipped
with ten beds, an oxygen tank, and other health amenities.
If the needs arise, local government units (LGUs) and
hospitals might need to modify their interior space or set up more temporary
medical facilities. In this case, they must consider the following elements outlined by the U.S.
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response Technical Resources, Assistance
Center, and Information Exchange (ASPR TRACIE).
Planning
The surge of patients is expected to continue amid the
COVID-19 pandemic. For this issue to be addressed, it is critical to have a
hospital-wide approach and integration with concerned departments and
supervisors. Hospitals and healthcare facilities must discuss the emergency
department volume versus the expected amount of patients, coordinate discharge
plans, and address staffing issues. The cost of operation must also be
considered. Additional expenses may include lighting, security, additional
staffing, and rental or acquisition of tents.
Thresholds
Advance planning and analysis of data from previous similar
events will help hospitals establish their thresholds in their additional
temporary facilities. Considerations may be made based on the volume of the
emergency department or patients that need to be admitted. LGUs can expand
their hospital capacity by renting or acquiring medical tents with the help of
trusted tent manufacturers in the Philippinesthat can
cater to their diverse needs.
Coordination
Hospitals, LGUs, and the national government must be
well-coordinated, especially if they plan to set up the temporary facilities in
locations that might potentially affect traffic flow. Moreover, they should
work well with the local barangays to help minimize the influx of patients by
educating citizens about proper health care and alternative options to a
hospital visit.
Considerations for Staff and Patients’ Behavioral Health
Needs
This pandemic has claimed lives and caused anxiety, worry,
and fear. With the rising number of PUIs and PUMs and the lack of testing kits
and hospital facilities, it is understandable that the patients, along with
their families and the hospital staff, feel stressed and tired.
Patients and their families are concerned about their health
and their healthcare, and receiving treatment in a non-traditional setting may
add to their stress. Meanwhile, hospital staff might be working extra shifts or
might know the patients, so they are likely overworked and stressed. They might
feel more stressed when they need to provide care in an unfamiliar environment,
such as a temporary field hospital.
Thus, LGUs and hospitals must provide for the behavioral
needs of patients and staff. They can do this by encouraging short breaks and
stocking hospital break rooms with healthy drinks and snacks. They can also
provide antibacterial wipes or alcohol and post self-care and proper hygiene
reminders. Maintaining an adequate supply of PPEs, encouraging its use, and
providing on-site faith-based support for both patients and staff can aid them
in this situation.
With these considerations in mind, LGUs can set up better
temporary medical sites and be a step closer to winning the battle against
COVID-19.
Wherever you’re reading this, there’s a good chance that your life, work and career have already been significantly affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. We’ve already discussed the myriad ways in which the coronavirus continues to change the face of business and commerce, necessitating the need to lean even harder into a digitized economy. But even as we squint to see the light at the head of the tunnel, many of us are wondering if “back to normal” will really be an option once the infection curve has been flattened and the economic wheels begin to turn anew.
Should we go back to “business as usual”? Or should we use the recent disruption caused by the virus to reassess our goals, our priorities and our place in the world of work? Here are some questions we should all ask ourselves in this time of disruption…
What really matters to you?
With many businesses grinding to a halt, and yet more slowing down significantly, a lot of us have more time on our hands than we’re used to. We’re finding that we have more time to play with our kids, to laugh with our spouses and finally get around to reading some of the books that have been gathering dust on the shelf.
It’s time to recontextualize ourselves. To stop thinking of ourselves in terms of our jobs. To ask ourselves what really matters to us, and adjust our lives so that we have more of what brings us true fulfillment.
Is this the perfect chance to go into business for yourself?
The recent changes to the business landscape have created huge changes for many of us. But they have also been empowering. They’ve shown us that we can be more autonomous and proactive. That we can be entrusted with managing our own time and taking charge of our own productivity. They’ve shown that we have the skills to stop working for an employer who’ll never be grateful and start up businesses of our own.
Starting up a business from scratch is a daunting prospect, but it’s by no means the only way to assert more control over your career. Starting up a franchised operation like East Coast Wings & Grill can give you the autonomy that comes with running your own business with the support, training and brand recognition that you’d get as the manager of a successful business chain. Or, if you want to be fully independent without overheads, there’s always the life of a freelancer or consultant.
Why not use this as an opportunity to get off the treadmill and explore your options?
How will you vote for an ethical future with your wallet?
For too long we’ve turned a blind eye to companies mistreating their employees, engaging in unethical practices and damaging the environment. All because they bring us affordability and convenience. In recent weeks we’ve seen which businesses have done right by their employees and which have unceremoniously let them go without support. COVID-19 has made us reassess who does and doesn’t deserve our money.
Has the workplace become irrelevant?
Look out your window and you’ll see quieter streets, fewer cars and clearer skies. Do we really want to go back to our stressful and smog-infested morning commutes after this? Or has this shown that the workplace has become an anachronism and that remote working on a full or part time basis can improve our quality of life while also improving our environment.
Let’s use this as an opportunity to take stock, reassess and pursue a better tomorrow. Even if it’s the antithesis of “back to normal”.
No matter whether you are looking for a business to provide air conditioning for your home or your business, you need to choose with care. There are many businesses out there today, and so you need to know how to narrow down your selection carefully. With that in mind, in this blog post, we are going to take a look at the different factors to consider when looking for an A/C company.
Check their experience and certification – There is only one place to begin when looking for the best company for your A/C requirements, and this is with their level of experience. It is important to make sure the company has a number of years in their locker and that they have an experienced team. You should make sure that all members of the team have received the required training and that they hold the necessary certification.
Discover how much the job is going to cost – Aside from checking the experience and certification of the company, you will want to find out how much the job is going to cost. Not only is it a good idea to get a quote, but you will want to make sure the quote provided is a fixed cost. After all, there is nothing worse than getting a nasty surprise at the end and realising that you have been charged more than the initial quote.
Make sure they offer a wide range of products – You need to make sure that the company has everything required in order to run your A/C unit efficiently. This includes everything from air control dampers to eco-friendly modules. There have been many inventions in the world of A/C over the past decades, and so you want to make sure you have the most up-to-date models.
Be certain to get a warranty for the work carried out – You will also want to make sure you get a warranty for the work carried out. Any business that believes in their work will have no problem offering a warranty. If this doesn’t come with the service, you’re not going to be protected.
Take the time to read reviews – Last but not least, you need to make sure you take the time to read reviews that have been left by others. Feedback from family and friends can be helpful, but this is not the only sort of feedback you should be looking for. You should also make the most of independent review websites. There are a number of sites that have been established so that people can rate the service they have received from contractors and traders. These sites can be a great source of information.
As you can see, there is a lot that needs to be considered when you are looking for the best A/C company. However, if you carefully consider everything that has been discussed above, you can give yourself the best chance of selecting the right company for your requirements.
Roads can often feel like extremely chaotic places. Despite the order which the laws surrounding roads are supposed to create, it can often be very difficult for people to feel comfortable when they are driving, and there is good reason for this. A lot can go wrong when you’re driving your car, and having a good idea of all of these areas will be crucial if you’re going to have a successful life on the road. To help you out with this, this post will be exploring some of the biggest problems you can face while driving, enabling you to handle them perfectly.
Road Rage
No matter how careful you are, it is all too easy to find yourself at the wrong end of road rage. Whether you’re angry or another driver is angry with you, this sort of emotion has no place on the road, and can prove to be extremely dangerous. Quelling someone else’s aggression will be difficult, and the best way to handle something like this will be to simply ignore it. People have been known to get angry enough to cause accidents in the past, though this is usually when their anger is made worse by other drivers responding in kind to their wrath.
Breaking Down
Cars are complex machines and it doesn’t take much for them to stop working. Breakdowns can often come as a surprise to car owners, shocking them to find that their car isn’t as robust as they thought. Without adequate breakdown cover, this could leave you stuck by the side of the road for a very long time. There are loads of companies out there which offer breakdown cover. While this will cost a little bit of money, it will be far better to pay this than to find yourself unable to drive when you’ve had a long day at work.
Breakdowns can often occur when people make mistakes or ignore the crucial car maintenance they should be carrying out. If your car has a rotary engine, for example, you will need to replace your oil on a very regular basis. Knowing your car and what it should feel and sound like will also play a big role in keeping it from breaking down.
Accidents
Car accidents happen on a daily basis, and it’s becoming increasingly common to cross paths with them as modern roads get busier and busier. You shouldn’t have to live in fear of something like this impacting you, but it also makes sense to be very careful when you’re on the road. Following the rules of the road will make it much easier to avoid an accident, but having a good car accident attorney on hand can be even more valuable.
Accidents can occur for a number of different reasons, but the most common are always user errors. For example, junctions like roundabouts throw many drivers off, and they will often find themselves in the wrong lanes. This can make turning extremely dangerous, especially with traffic pressed around you. In this sort of circumstance, you need to be able to assess the road around you, making choices which will result in as little contact with other cars as possible. Of course, learning how to properly perform an emergency stop is also very useful.
Getting Into Trouble
The rules you have to follow on most roads are extremely strict. You have to drive near-perfectly to avoid getting into trouble, and a lot of people are surprised to find just how easy it is to get into a bad position when you’re on the road. It doesn’t even take a police officer to catch you; modern cameras can do all of the work. You need to avoid speeding, performing illegal maneuvers, and causing dangerous issues on the road. Along with this, though, you also need to make sure that you’re up to date with things like insurance payments and car maintenance. As times goes on, the police are only getting stricter, and this is something drivers have to be wary of if they want to keep their place on the road.
With all of this in mind, you should be feeling ready to take on the challenge of avoiding the problems which can impact you when you’re on the road. Many people ignore these areas, letting themselves get stuck in a cycle of being taken on and off of the road. Of course, though, this should be easy enough to avoid.
No matter whether you are looking for a business to provide air conditioning for your home or your business, you need to choose with care. There are many businesses out there today, and so you need to know how to narrow down your selection carefully. With that in mind, in this blog post, we are going to take a look at the different factors to consider when looking for an A/C company.
Check their experience and certification – There is only one place to begin when looking for the best company for your A/C requirements, and this is with their level of experience. It is important to make sure the company has a number of years in their locker and that they have an experienced team. You should make sure that all members of the team have received the required training and that they hold the necessary certification.
Discover how much the job is going to cost – Aside from checking the experience and certification of the company, you will want to find out how much the job is going to cost. Not only is it a good idea to get a quote, but you will want to make sure the quote provided is a fixed cost. After all, there is nothing worse than getting a nasty surprise at the end and realising that you have been charged more than the initial quote.
Make sure they offer a wide range of products – You need to make sure that the company has everything required in order to run your A/C unit efficiently. This includes everything from air control dampers to eco-friendly modules. There have been many inventions in the world of A/C over the past decades, and so you want to make sure you have the most up-to-date models.
Be certain to get a warranty for the work carried out – You will also want to make sure you get a warranty for the work carried out. Any business that believes in their work will have no problem offering a warranty. If this doesn’t come with the service, you’re not going to be protected.
Take the time to read reviews – Last but not least, you need to make sure you take the time to read reviews that have been left by others. Feedback from family and friends can be helpful, but this is not the only sort of feedback you should be looking for. You should also make the most of independent review websites. There are a number of sites that have been established so that people can rate the service they have received from contractors and traders. These sites can be a great source of information.
As you can see, there is a lot that needs to be considered when you are looking for the best A/C company. However, if you carefully consider everything that has been discussed above, you can give yourself the best chance of selecting the right company for your requirements.
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