ReviewPatient safety in surgery2020
Safety measures for COVID-19: a review of surgical preparedness at four major medical centres in Saudi Arabia.
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- Influences of Infection Prevention and Control Practices for Transmissible Infections Among Operating Room Team Members: A Systematic Review.Nursing open · 2026Pooled it
- Limited disease progression in endocrine surgery patients with treatment delays due to COVID-19.Surgery · 2023Article
- Patient safety with covid-19 in hospital units: a scoping review.Revista brasileira de enfermagem · 2023Article
- The effect of disruption due to COVID-19 on operating room utilization: Experience from a secondary care hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2022Article
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- Hospitals early challenges and interventions combatting COVID-19 in the Eastern Mediterranean Region.PloS one · 2022Article
- Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the management of glioma patients around the world. An evidence-based review.Brain disorders (Amsterdam, Netherlands) · 2021Review
- IoT-based analysis for controlling & spreading prediction of COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia.Soft computing · 2021Article
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Abstract
In view of the worldwide coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, hospitals need contingency planning. This planning should include preparation for an unexpected patient surge. This measure is evolving concomitantly with the implementation of the needed infection control rules. Here, we present our experience in contingency planning at four large tertiary hospitals in Saudi Arabia during this global pandemic, with a focus on dealing with COVID-19 patients who need to undergo surgery. The planning covers response measures required in the operating room and supporting units, including the administrative department, intensive care unit, and different sections of the surgical department. Furthermore, it covers the role of education and simulation in preparing health care providers and ensuring smooth workflow between all sections. We additionally discuss the guidelines and policies implemented in different surgical specialties. These measures are necessary to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 within healthcare facilities. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare system should develop a comprehensive pandemic plan and set guidelines addressing the management of urgent and malignant cases. The guidelines should be in concordance with internal guidelines.
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