Laboratory work safety rules and guidelines during COVID-19 pandemic in Polish clinical laboratories – do our laboratories work according to a recent IFCC Taskforce Recommendations?

Małecka, Milena; Ogrodzińska, Kinga; Salczyńska, Gabriela; Ciepiela, Olga

doi:10.1515/cclm-2020-0764

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“…These changes were also reported in a European survey where the use of surgical masks was report in 82% of respondents. However, the use of social distancing provided a mixed response with 24.6% of respondents advising obligatory requirements for surgical masks and social distancing, 16.9% obligatory requirement for social distancing but not for the use of masks, the remaining did not report any obligatory requirements for social distancing [14].…”

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confidence: 98%

“…Preanalytics and the delivery and packaging of specimens posed concerns. However, laboratories responded to mitigate additional risks by introducing changes to these in line with international peers [14,15]. To ensure continuity of service and protection of staff, 98% of respondents made changes to staff rostering, which was accompanied by additional health and safety measures such as social distancing and wearing of masks in the workplace.…”

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Survey of laboratory medicine’s national response to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland

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Background The global SARS-CoV-2 pandemic placed Irish Laboratory Medicine services under sustained and massive strain. Rapid reconfiguration was required to introduce new assays at high capacity for diagnosis and monitoring of COVID-19, while maintaining existing services. Aim The aim of this national survey was to capture Laboratory Medicine's response across the Republic of Ireland during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods An electronic survey developed using Microsoft Forms® was emailed on 5 October 2020 to 53 local representatives of the PeriAnalytic and Laboratory Medicine Society (PALMSoc), reaching 38 separate pathology departments in the country. Results A total of 45 responses from 38 laboratories were received (72% response rate) representing a range of departments and disciplines. Most laboratories (63%) introduced new tests, and in a time frame of less than 6 weeks (80%). Point-of-care testing (POCT) played a significant role in the response to COVID-19, with almost half of respondents (47%) reporting that additional equipment was introduced. Maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) proved challenging, with 60% of respondents indicating that not all aspects were sustained. When asked about changes to staff rostering, 98% of respondents reported that changes were made. All adjustments were made despite staffing challenges; only 18% of respondents described the staffing levels in their department as 100% prior to the onset of the first wave. Conclusions This study confirms an agile and resilient response to the COVID-19 pandemic from Ireland's Laboratory Medicine services despite many economic and staffing challenges.

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Survey of laboratory medicine’s national response to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland

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“…Zoom, as a means of promoting social distancing. Małecka et al (2020) believe that the introduction of team segregation can help to reduce the spread of the virus. The fact that all companies had measures in place to limit workers on-site and promote social distancing on-site is inspiring.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Rosemberg (2020) Believes that there is a need to ensure adequate provision of PPE. Employers should ensure enough supply of personal protective equipment to minimize the risk of infection (Małecka et al 2020). Thus, it is positive that the general responses suggest that COVID-19 PPEs are provided to site workers.…”

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“…Moreover, the measures that construction companies have put in place on-site to protect workers from COVID-19 are indeterminate. In fact, a study conducted by Małecka et al (2020) revealed that authorities' recommendations are not fully implemented. Therefore, a study that determines the measures construction companies have put in place on-site to protect workers from COVID-19 is justifiable.…”

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Assessment of measures instituted to curb the spread of COVID-19 on construction site

Simpeh

Amoah

2021

International Journal of Construction Management

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COVID-19 pandemic has become a global health issue that is ravaging every aspect of human life. Various countries, thus, institute many measures to prevent the spread of the disease among the citizenry. This article investigates measures that are put in place at construction project sites to curb the spread of COVID-19 among construction site workers. An open-ended questionnaire was used as an instrument to collect qualitative data from construction companies. A purposive sampling method was used to distribute the interview questions. The collected data were analyzed with content analysis. The findings show that most construction companies have instituted prescribed and appropriate measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 on-site. Moreover, some construction companies had implemented extra measures and developed new protocols to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 on-site. However, few construction companies were lacking in the provision of some of the recommended measures. The study identified three categories of measures (i.e. screening, site access and handling of material and equipment deliveries on-site) where improvement is required. Construction companies could use the recommendations provided to improve upon the approach adopted to curb the spread of COVID-19 on-site. The study could also inform policymakers on COVID-19 measures that are unsatisfactorily implemented on site for which more attention and oversight is required. Research on construction site health and safety measures during this COVID-19 season are still being developed. Thus, this article contributes to advancing the body of knowledge in this area of study. Data were collected from grades 6 to 9 construction firms; therefore, the research findings may not be applied to smaller construction firms. A study that focuses on lower grades is recommended.

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Interim recommendations for the management of forensic investigation during the COVID-19 pandemic: An Italian perspective

Luise¹,

Magni

2021

Science & Justice

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Laboratory work safety rules and guidelines during COVID-19 pandemic in Polish clinical laboratories – do our laboratories work according to a recent IFCC Taskforce Recommendations?

Cited by 5 publications

References 6 publications

Survey of laboratory medicine’s national response to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland

Survey of laboratory medicine’s national response to the Covid-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland

Assessment of measures instituted to curb the spread of COVID-19 on construction site

Interim recommendations for the management of forensic investigation during the COVID-19 pandemic: An Italian perspective

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