Question

In lieu of the Covid-19 Pandemic, what are some aspects of the patient care environment that may give rise to medication errors? what about the health workers how can they ensure a safe environment

Answer 1

Ans) The basic premise of preventing disease transmission is to identify patients who show symptoms, isolate those patients from others for appropriate assessment, and inform appropriate staff and authorities for further response. If people appear with symptoms, they will be asked to wear a mask and answer a series of questions about their health and travel. Based on their answers and vital signs, they will be isolated from other patients while COVID-19 test results can be verified. This may take several days.

- Patients who test positive for COVID-19 are isolated and treated. Currently, there is no antiviral treatment for COVID-19. Specific interventions are taken in more severe cases, or with patients with compromised immune systems or complex illnesses.

To avoid COVID-19, you should:

Keep your hands clean.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
Cover your cough and sneezes to keep germs from spreading to others.
Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces routinely.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Stay home when you are sick.

- To decrease medication-related harm and to improve medication safety practices, WHO is launching three technical reports on high-risk situations, polypharmacy and transitions of care.

- WHO has asked countries and key stakeholders to prioritize these three areas for strong commitment, early action and effective management to protect patients from harm while maximizing the benefit from medication.