The COVID-19 virus has rapidly spread across the entire world over the past year and a half. As a result, putting billions of people at risk and millions in the hospital.
But even post-pandemic, with vaccines going around and cases slowly dwindling, we must continue protecting the most vulnerable patients.
Below, we discuss five ways we can keep on protecting the most vulnerable patients and how nurse staffing agencies help!
Content Outline
1.) Keep up with consistent monitoring and care of vulnerable patients.
2.) Maintain good hygiene.
3.) Provide mental health services and care for survivors.
4.) Continue social distancing when you’re able to.
5.) Educate/train healthcare workers on things to be mindful of when dealing with vulnerable patients..
1.) Keep up with consistent monitoring and care of vulnerable patients.
The most important thing to keep up with vulnerable patients is consistent monitoring! Which can include:
● Regular checkups and doctor visits.
● Keeping track of their medication routine.
● Monitoring for life-threatening symptoms.
Just because COVID-19 has faded from the headlines doesn’t mean it’s gone or that it should be forgotten.
2.) Maintain good hygiene.
One of the best ways to keep yourself safe from COVID-19 is by practicing good hygiene.
This means always washing your hands, and avoiding contact with blood as much as possible! And if you do get a cut or scrape at all – make sure it’s washed thoroughly before being addressed further. Wearing a mask is also good hygiene especially when ill.
This is the most important thing to do for yourself and those around you.
3.) Provide mental health services and care for survivors.
Many people have had their lives drastically changed by COVID-19 in the past year or so. Especially those who have lost loved ones.
It’s essential that they get proper counselling and support as they go through these difficult times! This is why we must provide mental health services to those who need them.
After all, many people’s lives have been affected by COVID-19 in some way or another. And this virus is not going away any time soon. So we must continue protecting the most vulnerable patients from here on out!
4.) Continue social distancing when you’re able to.
The absolute last thing we want to do is put vulnerable patients at risk of the COVID-19 virus again.
Meaning that it’s best if you continue following social distancing guidelines so that people with weakened immune systems are less likely to be exposed, as well as those who have not gotten vaccinated yet. As a result, this will help
keep them safe!
5.) Educate/train healthcare workers on things to be mindful of when dealing with vulnerable patients.
Lastly, we need to educate/train all healthcare workers on things that they should be mindful of when dealing with these patients. This includes understanding the current needs and vulnerabilities of a patient (i.e., their living situation).
As well as knowing how COVID-19 has impacted them emotionally or mentally health-wise so you can be more sympathetic to their needs.
COVID-19 has left many people dealing with severe trauma and PTSD, as well as other mental health issues. Nurse recruitment agencies like ourselves, HealthOPM, make sure all of our nurses are aware about this and know how to respond appropriately!
How Nurse staffing agencies help
Nurse staffing agencies provide experienced nurse staff who have vast training, working with different healthcare facilities. The experiences of the nurses we provide allows us to offer different ways of caring for all kinds of patients. With our assistance healthcare facilities can always find new ways of protecting the most vulnerable patients.
In Conclusion
The world may be a little safer now, but we can’t let our guard down. We have to continue protecting our most vulnerable patients in these five ways:
● Keep up with consistent monitoring and care of vulnerable patients.
● Maintain good hygiene.
● Provide mental health services and care for survivors.
● Continue social distancing when you’re able to.
● Educate/train healthcare workers on things to be mindful of when
dealing with vulnerable patients.
● Nurse staffing agencies provide staff with vast experience in protecting
all patients
It’s the least we can do in this world where COVID-19 is still a major threat!
Need nurse staffing agency help?
Contact HealthOPM! HealthOPM provides trained and experienced staff that have awareness of the need to care and keep protecting the vulnerable patients. Our recruitment process allows us to provide top quality staff, with ample experience in different Healthcare sectors to support healthcare facilities across Ontario. Our services are designed for your flexible schedule 24hrs/day 7days week. Contact us at any time.