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Hong Kong Government Proposes Untrained Medical and Nursing Students to Aid in Covid-19 Tests
Source: InMedia #Aug18
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Hong Kong Government Proposes Untrained Medical and Nursing Students to Aid in Covid-19 Tests
Source: InMedia #Aug18
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Hong Kong Government Proposes Untrained Medical and Nursing Students to Aid in Covid-19 Tests
After hiring 3 Chinese companiese to run COVID19 tests in Hong Kong without public tender, the HKSAR government has recently proposed to recruit medical and nursing students to assist in the collection of samples.
Trained surgeon and pro-democracy lawmaker, Dr. Kwok Ka-Ki of Civil Party, said that the government is playing with fire by recruiting untrained medical students, nursing students, and amateur doctors.
Dr. Kwok pointed out that the nasal swab test is a high-risk task. During nasopharyngeal swab sampling, sample collection helpers have to be in close contact with the patients. If a patient coughs and vomits, the crew needs to change an entire set of protective gear and equipments.
He said that he still feels the stress while collecting samples, despite being a doctor for more than 10 years. Hence, he finds the government's choice in selecting untrained and inexperienced individuals highly questionable.
"They haven’t seen any patient yet, how are they expected to safely collect samples?”
Dr. Kwok also questioned how come professors in medical schools are not speaking out and objecting against the proposal. Untrained students may hurt the patients and get embroiled in a lawsuit before even graduating. They may also not know how to protect themselves adequately.
A source said that the government's Home Affairs Department is checking with the Social Welfare Department about the venue for COVID-19 test.
Cheung Chi-wai, Vice President of Hong Kong Social Workers’ General Union (#HKSWGU), stated that community centres might not meet medical requirements. Some of the older facilities may not have an air conditioner or proper ventilation system. He called for the government to stop this arrangement.
Cheung said, “some of these buildings have kindergartens and elderly care centers. Not only do many people come in and out, but many of them are also weaker in their immune systems. It is still very risky, even if the sample collection were to be done at the lobby.”
Source: InMedia #Aug18
https://bit.ly/322Wawg
#KwokKaKi #CheungChiWai
Hong Kong Government Proposes Untrained Medical and Nursing Students to Aid in Covid-19 Tests
After hiring 3 Chinese companiese to run COVID19 tests in Hong Kong without public tender, the HKSAR government has recently proposed to recruit medical and nursing students to assist in the collection of samples.
Trained surgeon and pro-democracy lawmaker, Dr. Kwok Ka-Ki of Civil Party, said that the government is playing with fire by recruiting untrained medical students, nursing students, and amateur doctors.
Dr. Kwok pointed out that the nasal swab test is a high-risk task. During nasopharyngeal swab sampling, sample collection helpers have to be in close contact with the patients. If a patient coughs and vomits, the crew needs to change an entire set of protective gear and equipments.
He said that he still feels the stress while collecting samples, despite being a doctor for more than 10 years. Hence, he finds the government's choice in selecting untrained and inexperienced individuals highly questionable.
"They haven’t seen any patient yet, how are they expected to safely collect samples?”
Dr. Kwok also questioned how come professors in medical schools are not speaking out and objecting against the proposal. Untrained students may hurt the patients and get embroiled in a lawsuit before even graduating. They may also not know how to protect themselves adequately.
A source said that the government's Home Affairs Department is checking with the Social Welfare Department about the venue for COVID-19 test.
Cheung Chi-wai, Vice President of Hong Kong Social Workers’ General Union (#HKSWGU), stated that community centres might not meet medical requirements. Some of the older facilities may not have an air conditioner or proper ventilation system. He called for the government to stop this arrangement.
Cheung said, “some of these buildings have kindergartens and elderly care centers. Not only do many people come in and out, but many of them are also weaker in their immune systems. It is still very risky, even if the sample collection were to be done at the lobby.”
Source: InMedia #Aug18
https://bit.ly/322Wawg
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HK Government to Use At Least 3 Caritas Community Centers as COVID-19 Test Center Without Consulting Staff, Residents and District Council
[Editor's note: As of 24 August, the government's requisition of the Ngau Tau Kok Caritas Center has been suspended.]
Source: Kwun Tong Community News #Aug23
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HK Government to Use At Least 3 Caritas Community Centers as COVID-19 Test Center Without Consulting Staff, Residents and District Council
[Editor's note: As of 24 August, the government's requisition of the Ngau Tau Kok Caritas Center has been suspended.]
Source: Kwun Tong Community News #Aug23
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HK Government to Use At Least 3 Caritas Community Centers as COVID-19 Test Center Without Consulting Staff, Residents and District Council
[Editor's note: As of 24 August, the government's requisition of the Ngau Tau Kok Caritas Center has been suspended.]
On 22 August, 2020, the Caritas Employee Union revealed on Facebook that the HKSAR government will use three Caritas Community Centers located in Tsuen Wan, Nagau Tai Kok and Aberdeen for 14 days to collect COVID19 test samples. The centre will open for 12 hours for civilians to submit samples.
According to the Caritas Employee Union, besides the senior management, most of the frontline employees and some middle management staff objected this arrangement.
The Union told Kwun Tong Community News that employees only received the notification of the arrangement on 21 August but without any details of the plan and relevant pandemic prevention measures. The government took less than 24 hours to go from
site inspection to requisition. The employees found it a rash decision.
In particular, the Ngau Tau Kok Caritas Community Center located at On Tak Road is nearby the residential area and the Ngau Tai Kok market. Residents worried that a community outbreak of COVID19 could be caused in the neighborhood.
Ngau Tai Kok district councillor Li Wing Shan wrote on her Facebook page, condemning the government for not consulting the residents, market stall owners and district councillors about the arrangement. She pointed out that the government's use of these facilities is affecting the livelihood of the residents, “District councillors in Kwun Tong receive a lot of requests every day and refer many cases to the Caritas Community Center as a follow-up. If the Caritas Community Center is used for other purpose, its original daily operation may be affected. It will cause an impact to the community.”
Source: Sweet Potato @ Kwun Tong Community News #Aug23
https://www.facebook.com/Kwuntongnews/posts/163293945345007
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HK Government to Use At Least 3 Caritas Community Centers as COVID-19 Test Center Without Consulting Staff, Residents and District Council
[Editor's note: As of 24 August, the government's requisition of the Ngau Tau Kok Caritas Center has been suspended.]
On 22 August, 2020, the Caritas Employee Union revealed on Facebook that the HKSAR government will use three Caritas Community Centers located in Tsuen Wan, Nagau Tai Kok and Aberdeen for 14 days to collect COVID19 test samples. The centre will open for 12 hours for civilians to submit samples.
According to the Caritas Employee Union, besides the senior management, most of the frontline employees and some middle management staff objected this arrangement.
The Union told Kwun Tong Community News that employees only received the notification of the arrangement on 21 August but without any details of the plan and relevant pandemic prevention measures. The government took less than 24 hours to go from
site inspection to requisition. The employees found it a rash decision.
In particular, the Ngau Tau Kok Caritas Community Center located at On Tak Road is nearby the residential area and the Ngau Tai Kok market. Residents worried that a community outbreak of COVID19 could be caused in the neighborhood.
Ngau Tai Kok district councillor Li Wing Shan wrote on her Facebook page, condemning the government for not consulting the residents, market stall owners and district councillors about the arrangement. She pointed out that the government's use of these facilities is affecting the livelihood of the residents, “District councillors in Kwun Tong receive a lot of requests every day and refer many cases to the Caritas Community Center as a follow-up. If the Caritas Community Center is used for other purpose, its original daily operation may be affected. It will cause an impact to the community.”
Source: Sweet Potato @ Kwun Tong Community News #Aug23
https://www.facebook.com/Kwuntongnews/posts/163293945345007
#CaritasCommunityCenter
#FailedState #COVID19Test #UniversalTesting
Fear of COVID19 Infection Arise in Hong Kong as Government Testing Centre Disposes of Medical Waste Casually at Nearby Dumpster
On the second day of the government-promoted Covid-19 universal testing scheme, government officials reiterated that measures have been taken at testing centres to ensure that they are compliant with infection prevention requirements.
When a Stand News reporter visited Ngai Tau Kok Sports Stadium, it was found that the outsourced cleaners from external cleaning companies were not wearing protective clothing. Biohazard wastes from the testing centre, which include personal protective equipments, masks, and disposable gloves, were disposed of at nearby dumpster.
The reporter also found some trash bags improperly tied. Paper cups and gloves were also strewn all over the place.
Source: Stand News #Sept3
#Waste #Biohazard
Fear of COVID19 Infection Arise in Hong Kong as Government Testing Centre Disposes of Medical Waste Casually at Nearby Dumpster
On the second day of the government-promoted Covid-19 universal testing scheme, government officials reiterated that measures have been taken at testing centres to ensure that they are compliant with infection prevention requirements.
When a Stand News reporter visited Ngai Tau Kok Sports Stadium, it was found that the outsourced cleaners from external cleaning companies were not wearing protective clothing. Biohazard wastes from the testing centre, which include personal protective equipments, masks, and disposable gloves, were disposed of at nearby dumpster.
The reporter also found some trash bags improperly tied. Paper cups and gloves were also strewn all over the place.
Source: Stand News #Sept3
#Waste #Biohazard