Strengthening triage, admission, treatment and control of measles infection

Strengthening the triage, admission, treatment and control of measles infection in medical facilities - Photo: VGP/HM

Specifically, Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan requested Directors of medical examination and treatment facilities to develop, review, and update plans for measles prevention and control, including preparing plans for admission, emergency care, isolation, and treatment in the event of an increase in suspected measles cases, measles patients coming for examination and hospitalization, and an increase in severe and critical cases.

At the same time, implement diverse communication measures (such as through loudspeakers, posters, leaflets, websites, fanpages..., direct instructions) so that patients, patients' relatives, medical staff, trainees and students clearly understand measles and measures to prevent and control measles, and the effectiveness of measles vaccination.

Organize guidance and recommendations for family members of patients, people suspected of having measles, and people with measles to apply measures to reduce the spread of the disease such as wearing masks, covering mouths when sneezing, etc.

In particular, organize triage and arrange separate examination areas in the examination department for people suspected of having measles and people with measles.

Implement professional decentralization in measles examination and treatment according to the Ministry of Health's Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Measles. Arrange isolated measles treatment areas in the Department of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics or isolation areas of clinical departments.

The Ministry of Health requires medical facilities to prepare adequate medicines, supplies and medical equipment - Photo: VGP/HM

For severe measles cases requiring intensive care, the hospital must arrange a treatment area in the intensive care unit/department or an intensive care unit/bed in the infectious disease department... and must ensure isolation and infection control to prevent cross-infection.

Organize departmental, inter-departmental, and hospital consultations according to regulations or request professional support from other medical examination and treatment facilities when requested; adjust the size of hospital beds, supplement appropriate human resources and comply with current regulations to meet treatment needs, reduce the workload for medical staff, and avoid cross-infection.

In addition, limit the number of visitors to medical facilities to prevent infection.

Strengthen inspection and supervision of compliance by medical staff, patients, and patients' relatives when implementing regulations on infection prevention and control in medical facilities.

Prepare medicine, supplies, medical equipment

The Ministry of Health also requested the preparation of medicines, supplies, and medical equipment to carry out measles examination and treatment, and infection control according to the latest instructions of the Ministry of Health, issued on March 26, and related instructions.

At the same time, training and coaching to implement the Guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of measles were also newly issued by the Ministry of Health in Decision No. 1019/QD-BYT.

Prepare response plans according to the development of measles situation, closely coordinate between medical examination and treatment and prevention work; report infectious diseases according to regulations.

The Ministry of Health requests medical examination and treatment facilities to seriously implement this. If there are any difficulties or problems during the implementation process, they should promptly report to the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management for synthesis and reporting to the Ministry's leaders for consideration and guidance.

Hien Minh

Source: https://baochinhphu.vn/tang-cuong-phan-luong-thu-dung-dieu-tri-va-kiem-soat-lay-nhiem-soi-102250330115820174.htm