The first case of novel corona virus disease (COVID-19) was diagnosed in Wuhan, Hubei Province of China in December 2019. The virus was rapidly spreading to the domestic areas of China as well as internationally. 1,2 In india the first case of corona virus pandemic was reported on 30 January 2020(wiki REF-1) Coronavirus is a RNA virus and is the largest among the RNA viruses (approximately 26 to 32 kilo bases) from the coronaviridae family, Subfamily Orthocoronavirinae. order Nidovirales, and realm Riboviria.5,6,7Covid-19 is having many similarities with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), Ebola and even influenza. This is also called as SARS-Covid-19.Mortallity and morbidity associated with covid-19 is very high.3
India being a developing county the Indian ministry of health and family welfare has initiated special attention to this pandemic. Special measures have been taken to control the incidence and prevalence of Covid-19.1.3In order to handle this situation in our health care setting we initiated special training to all our staffs including medical, paramedical and skilled workforces. With the help of simulation based training and e-learning platforms via mobile app the training programmes were executed and implemented. Our team has developed 25 working instructions for all the employees working in Max Health Care. The instructions and videos were uploaded in our e-learning portal and is assigned to all the employees under war basis. Within a time frame of 72 hours all staffs have to complete the modules following by hands on simulation training. We followed all the safety precautions while arranging the simulation training as per WHO standard guidelines for Covid-19 .4,6
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Strategies adopted for ensuring training for our health care workers in our healthcare setting includes
- Preparation of working instructions for care of Covid-19 patients
- Temporary regulations followed to restrict personal contact for the sake of infection control that leads to reduced accessibility of face-to-face teaching and learning across the all units of our hospital.4
- Regulations also made and the duration of shift for those who are taking care of COVID -19 patient changed to 6 hours per day. Clinical teaching hours were reduced.
- As an emergency basis conversion of hospital's done as critical, non critical care, areas for screening, isolation and treatment of COVID-19 patients.
- HCWs being called to the frontline to reinforce the continuously reducing local medical care resources of the outbreak (as part of the national response) as few instructors are available to provide clinical teaching and feedback for health care providers.
- Suspension of routine activities like in service education sessions and skill training sessions in all our hospitals. Despite these reductions, there is a need to provide training responding to COVID-19
- Trainings were emphasised on appropriate use of personal protective equipment as prevention of human to human transmission is an important as which will protect healthcare provider.
- Small group simulation based trainings were given to all the health care workers regarding donning and doffing of PPE's with the improved understanding of the virus, especially its contagion and increased reports on HCWs being infected.
- HCWs have expressed concern and the need to have more knowledge to protect themselves thus, the role of training on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) were emphasized.
- Table-1Potential challenges and possible solutions for Simulation and technology enhanced training during COVID-19.
- Online Learning: Platform for learning and growing with emerging choices.
- Simulation: Future of new education system
- For success, of this comprehensive simulation and technology based classes depends upon coordinated and dedicated team dynamics.
- Although there are advantages of simulation in the COVID-19 outbreak setting, there are also limitations.
- Simulation and online learning enhanced by technology have already played a role in dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The main objective of this work is to illustrate the measures taken in India to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic by utilizing technology-enhanced learning and simulation in a tertiary care hospital setting. This includes highlighting the potential challenges faced during the initial stages of implementing these strategies. The paper focuses on the development and implementation of a comprehensive training program for health care workers (HCWs) during the pandemic, emphasizing the use of simulation and online learning platforms.
- The importance of simulation and technology-enhanced learning in pandemic preparedness and response.
- Challenges and solutions related to training healthcare workers during a pandemic.
- The use of online platforms and simulation-based training for HCWs.
- The role of pre-assessment and triage in managing infectious diseases.
- The importance of coordinated team dynamics for successful implementation of training programs.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction provides context for the study by outlining the rapid spread of COVID-19 globally and in India. It highlights the significance of the pandemic and the need for specialized training for healthcare workers. The paper then delves into the strategies adopted by the Max Health Care institution for training their staff. This includes the development of working instructions based on WHO guidelines, the implementation of temporary regulations to restrict personal contact and reduce the risk of infection, and the conversion of hospital facilities to accommodate COVID-19 patients. The paper also emphasizes the crucial role of training in promoting appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and addressing the concerns of HCWs regarding infection risk. It goes on to discuss the challenges and possible solutions related to online learning and simulation-based training during the pandemic, drawing upon the experience of the Max Health Care institution.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This research focuses on the utilization of simulation and technology-enhanced training for healthcare workers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in India. The key themes include pandemic preparedness, online learning platforms, simulation-based training, infection control, PPE usage, pre-assessment, triage, team dynamics, and challenges and solutions related to training during a pandemic.
- Quote paper
- Unni Krishnan.SV (Author), 2020, Simulation and technology enhanced training for Health Care Workers. Preparing and responding to novel. Corona Virus 19 Pandemic challenges and opportunities in tertiary care Hospitals in India, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/595493
