Page 11 - SAN News Volume 2 2020

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Mr Barry Little (front) with
son Michael and Dr Brian Plunkett.
Caring in a COVID world
“We’ve always known the challenges infections can cause.
Infection prevention is critical to quality care and something we always take seriously.
It’s always been a priority because we know how it can threaten our already vulnerable patients...and when we’ve provided life changing surgical and medical care, we want them to get home to recover and be well.
That’s why we have a team, proactively and constantly monitoring changes in infectious diseases throughout the world...and thankfully we’re proud of our results.
But COVID-19 presented unprecedented risks that we needed to plan to minimise.
We immediately took on board advice from infectious disease consultants, other specialists, government authorities, locally and globally. Then we implemented systems and processes: at our admission and entry points, the public areas, the operating theatres, the wards - wherever and whenever needed.
And it needed constant re-evaluation and agility. Medical and nursing teams have been amazing. Using personal protection equipment requires protocols, thorough processes and collaboration. We are so thankful to our teams... and the results speak for themselves.
Our teams are stronger for all the learnings, and our patients and staff safety has been maximised.
Jayne O’Connor
Infection Prevention Team
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