EVALUATION OF SIMULATION EXERCISE AND DRILLS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 IN PAKISTAN
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https://doi.org/10.52567/pjsr.v4i03.713Abstract
An evidence-based assessment for the monitoring, testing, and development of functional capacity to respond to outbreaks and public health emergencies is provided through simulation exercises, which are training and quality assurance tools. It is crucial for creating and using preparedness and response capabilities at different levels like national, regional, community, and global. The disease COVID-19 is brought on by a new corona virus strain that affect the humans through zoonotic transmission. To prepare Pakistan in advance for this emergency a simulation exercise needed to occur. Keeping in view the guidelines of International Health Regulations (IHR), a proactive approach is adopted by National Institute of Health (NIH) to counter the spread of Covid-19 in Pakistan. As a part of this response plan, a functional simulation exercise is planned in Pakistan on January 29, 2020 and onwards. The exercise is developed and implemented by National Institute of Health Islamabad Pakistan as per W.H.O guidelines. Capacity building of workforce (including health workforce) for timely detection, prevention and response to covid-19on all point of entries in Pakistan. Method: In this quantitative study, 200 participants were included from airports and point of entries. A validated questionnaire was sent online. Results: Majority of employees had been provided PPE’s and they faced certain challenges in performing their duty regarding COVID 19. Results Participants were mainly satisfied with the training provided and the realistic scenario. The findings of the study also highlighted that all respondents obtained simulating exercise regarding Thermal screening of travelers, Triage, Shifting of suspected cases to hospitals, Infection prevention & control (IPC). Conclusion: Simulation exercise proved beneficial to upgrade the skills of staff to interact with the passenger by adopting all safety well.
Keywords: Simulation exercise, Point of entries, Covid-19
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