Covid-19

COVID-19 patient and visitor guidelines, plus trusted health information.

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Covid-19 Pandemic

করোনার দ্বিতীয় ঢেউ মোকাবেলায় সকলের সম্বলিত প্রচেষ্টার পাশাপাশি, আমাদের অভিজ্ঞ ডাক্তার ও নার্স মান সম্মত সেবা এবং অত্যাধুনিক চিকিৎসা ব্যবস্থা প্রস্তুতে সক্ষম হয়েছে। শেখ ফজিলাতুন্নেছা মুজিব মেমোরিয়াল কেপিজে বিশেষায়িত হাসপাতাল আরটিপিসিআর টেস্ট, আইসোলেটেড এরিয়া, কেবিন ও ওয়ার্ড থেকে শুরু করে সকল উন্নত ও আধুনিক সেবা প্রদানে অংগীকারবদ্ধ।

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#careforlife

#Bangladesh

#COVID19

Thank you and Please stay safe

 

 

“CARE FOR LIFE”

WHAT IS COVID-19?
  • COVID-19 is a new or novel, coronavirus. It is highly contagious. COVID-19 is transmitted person-to-person in close contact with an infected person or through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or even speak closely.
  • Older people, especially those with a history of underlying comorbid conditions such as heart disease or Diabetes, seem to be at the greatest risk of complications if exposed to the coronavirus.
  • Symptoms

    Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure*

    • Cough
    • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
       

    Or at least two of these symptoms:

    • Fever
    • Chills
    • Repeated shaking with chills
    • Muscle pain
    • Headache
    • Sore throat
    • New loss of taste or smell
    • Anorexic
    • Fatigue
    • Rhinorrhoea
    • Red Eye
    • Diarrhea/Loose motion
    • Vomiting
  • What to Do if You Feel Sick
    • If you have a fever, trouble breathing, coughing or other covid like symptoms, call our Customer care number 01810008080 to get an appointment for RT-PCR test
    • Or if you have prolonged contact with covid positive patients, RT-PCR mg need.
PROTECTING YOURSELF AGAINST COVID-19
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after using the restroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.
  • If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60-95% alcohol, covering all surfaces of your hands and rubbing them together until they feel dry. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
  • Stay home if you are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
  • Facemasks: The CDC recommends that people who are well wear a cloth facemask when going out in public, especially to places where social distancing is difficult (i.e., grocery stores, pharmacies) to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.
HOSPITAL VISIT GUIDANCE FOR PATIENTS
  • OPD
    • Please make prior appointment at 01810008080
    • Please declare if you have any covid like symptoms 
  • Emergency
    • Emergency accept all kinds of patients
    • Please declare if you have any covid like symptoms
VISITOR RESTRICTIONS
  • Emergency
    • No attendant is allowed inside the emergency rooms
    • All visitors are requested to wait in the designated lobby place
  • OPD
    • 1 patient can be accompanied by 1 attendant.
    • Children less than 18 are not allowed as accompanying person
  • Hospital
    • Visitor Policy: Hospitals Protecting our patients is our top priority. Due to COVID-19, we allow one adult visitor per adult patient per day as a precaution for your safety and the safety of our patients, our caregivers and our community members. Visiting hours are from 11 AM to 1 pm for inpatients.
    • Visitors must follow all safety precautions, including a temperature check before entering our facilities, wearing a mask, proper hand hygiene and social distancing
  • Covid care unit
    • 1 registered attendant is allowed at level 7 lobby to get information from the consultant about the admitted patient at 10 to 11 AM
COVID -19 SAFETY AT SFMMKPJSH
  • Our hospital is prepared to handle covid cases
  • Hospital traffic is controlled in one way
  • Entry and exit separate
  • All entries are screened
  • Flu corners are available at the entry gate
  • Hourly PA announcement for awareness
  • All staffs are trained and prepared
  • All inpatients are screened for COVID-19 and all patients undergoing an elective surgery or procedure are tested for COVID-19 the day before or the day of the surgery or procedure.
  • If the patient tests positive, their procedure will be postponed until clinically appropriate or If emergency, procedure will be done with full precaution followed by fumigation of procedure room
  • We also are following our national guidelines standards with increased cleaning, with special attention to surfaces that are frequently touched, like doorknobs and flat surfaces.
  • We are continuing safe physical distancing measures wherever possible.
COVID VACCINE CENTRE

Vaccine information

  • We are following government policy to give covid vaccination
  • Please register yourself in https://surokkha.gov.bd/ and follow instructions
  • We are keeping full standard covid vaccination protocol keeping all safety precautions

Vaccine FAQs

  • Are approved vaccines available?
    • Our vaccine centre has Bangladesh government approved vaccines
  • How effective are the approved vaccines?
    • With 2 doses of vaccines it is claimed to be 95% effective
  • I have a medical condition, such as Diabetes, HTN or So. Can I get the vaccine?
    • Please discuss your medical condition our onsite doctor.
  • I am pregnant, can I get the vaccine?
    • In current national guidelines, pregnants are excluded from vaccination program
  • Do I need to wear a mask when I receive a vaccine or after being vaccinated?
    • Yes, it is mandatory
  • Will the vaccine be given without cost?
    • Yes, the vaccination program will not cost you anything
  • If I already had COVID-19 and recovered, do I still need to get vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine?
    • Yes. Please register at https://surokkha.gov.bd/  and come to take your vaccine at the centres 28 days after you become negative or become asymptomatic
  • If I currently have COVID-19, should I get the vaccine?
    • No
  • What problem may arise after vaccination?
    • Usually no major problem. Mild fever, breathlessness or headache may develope which ?subsidize? in time
  • What if I have a reaction to the vaccine?
    • Our centre is fully supported by Emergency services. The hospital shall support the emergency needs along with government supports.
COVID SAMPLE COLLECTION CENTRE
  • We have a dedicated covid sample collection team and a centre, separated from the main hospital traffic
  • All results are informed to the corresponding cell phone and reported to Government offices usually on the same day of sample collection.
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Sample collection entrance
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Sample collection
FLU CORNER
  • Hospital entry has a flu corner
  • All patients are screened for temperature and are given hand hygiene spray for 24 hours.
  • Those who have covid like symptoms, are separated from the hospital traffic in flu corner and are treated accordingly by dedicated team.
EMERGENCY SERVICES
  • Our 24 hour emergency services, with its alert triage system support all sorts of patient during this pandemic
  • This effort is supported by 24 hour dedicated disinfection team and arrangements.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I AM COVID POSITIVE
  • Stay home except to get medical care
  • Separate yourself from other people and animals
  • Wear a face mask
  • Cover your coughs and sneezes
  • Wash or sanitize your hands often
  • Avoid sharing personal items
  • Clean all "high-touch" surfaces everyday
  • Monitor any symptoms you might be experiencing
    • If you feel sick with fever, cough, have difficulty breathing, or if you have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19, please call 01810008080 for assistance
  • Multiple studies support the following:
    • Persons with mild COVID-19 infection stop being infectious by 10 days after their first symptoms (or after their first positive test if they did not experience symptoms).
       
    • Persons with severe COVID-19 stop being infectious by 20 days after their initial symptoms (or after their first positive test if they did not experience symptoms). This is also true of patients who have weakened immune systems due to certain medications or health conditions.

    • After these initial periods, studies have shown that patients are not contagious, even family members in the home are no longer at risk for infection.

HOW TO QUARANTINE
  • The following guidance applies to:
  • People with confirmed or suspected COVID-19, including persons under investigation (PUI), who do not need to be hospitalized and who can receive care at home.
  • People with confirmed COVID-19, who were hospitalized and then determined to be medically stable to go home.
  • Household members, intimate partners, and caregivers in a non-health care setting of a person with symptomatic, laboratory-confirmed COVID-19.
  • People with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 who do not need to be hospitalized.
  • People with confirmed COVID-19 who were hospitalized and determined to be medically stable to go home.
  • Follow these prevention steps 
    • Cover your coughs and sneezes.
    • Avoid sharing personal household items.
    • Wash your hands often.
    • Clean all “high-touch” surfaces every day.
    • Monitor your symptoms.
    • Stay home except to get medical care.
  • You should restrict activities outside your home, except for getting medical care. Do not go to work, school, or public areas. Avoid using public transportation, ride-sharing or taxis.
  • Separate yourself from other people and animals in your home.
  • People: As much as possible, you should stay in a specific room and away from other people in your home. Also, you should use a separate bathroom, if available.
  • Call ahead before visiting your doctor.
    • If you have a doctor’s appointment, call and tell them that you have or may have COVID-19. This will help the hospital take steps to keep other people from getting infected or exposed.
  • Wear a face mask
    • You should wear a face mask when you are around other people (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) or pets and before you enter a health care provider’s office. If you are not able to wear a mask (for example, because it causes trouble breathing), then people who live with you should not stay in the same room with you, or they should wear a mask if they enter your room. If they must be in the same room without a mask, then keep your distance from them (e.g., separation of six feet or more).
  • Cover your coughs and sneezes
    • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw used tissues in a lined trash can; immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains 60 to 95% alcohol, covering all surfaces of your hands and rubbing them together until they feel dry. Soap and water should be used preferentially if hands are visibly dirty.
  • Clean your hands often
    • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains 60 to 95% alcohol, covering all surfaces of your hands and rubbing them together until they feel dry. Soap and water should be used preferentially if hands are visibly dirty. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Avoid sharing personal household items
    • You should not share dishes, drinking glasses, cups, eating utensils, towels or bedding with other people or pets in your home. After using these items, they should be washed thoroughly with soap and water.
  • Clean all “high-touch” surfaces every day
    • High-touch surfaces include counters, tabletops, doorknobs, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones, keyboards, tablets and bedside tables. Also, clean any surfaces that may have blood, stool or body fluids on them. Use a household cleaning spray or wipe, according to the label instructions. Labels contain instructions for safe and effective use of the cleaning product including precautions you should take when applying the product, such as wearing gloves and making sure you have good ventilation during use of the product.
  • Monitor your symptoms
    • Seek prompt medical attention if your illness is worsening (e.g., difficulty
      breathing). Before seeking care, call your doctor and tell them that you have, or are being evaluated for, COVID-19. Put on a face mask before you enter the facility. These steps will help the provider’s office keep other people in the office or waiting room from getting infected or exposed.
  • Discontinuing home isolation
    • Patients with confirmed COVID-19 should remain under home isolation precautions until the risk of secondary transmission to others is thought to be low. The decision to discontinue home isolation precautions should be made on a case-by-case basis, in consultation with health care providers and state and local health departments.
  • Recommended precautions for household members, intimate partners, and caregivers in a non-health care setting of persons with COVID-19 or persons being evaluated for COVID-19
    • Household members, intimate partners, and caregivers in a non-health care setting may have close contact with a person with symptomatic, laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 or a person being evaluated for COVID-19. Close contacts should monitor their health; they should call their doctor right away if they develop symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 (e.g., fever, cough, shortness of breath) .
  • Close contacts should also follow these recommendations:  
    • Household members should stay in another room or be separated from the person with COVID-19 as much as possible and use a separate bedroom and bathroom, if available.
    • Prohibit visitors who do not have an essential need to be in the home.
    • Household members should care for any pets in the home. Do not handle pets or other animals while sick.
    • Make sure that shared spaces in the home have good air flow, such as by an air conditioner or an opened window, weather permitting.
    • Perform hand hygiene frequently. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains 60 to 95% alcohol, covering all surfaces of your hands and rubbing them together until they feel dry. Soap and water should be used preferentially if hands are visibly dirty.
    • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
    • You and the person with COVID-19 should wear a mask if you are in the same room.
    • Avoid sharing household items with the person with COVID-19. You should not share dishes, drinking glasses, cups, eating utensils, towels, bedding or other items. After the person with COVID-19 uses these items, wash them thoroughly.
    • Clean all “high-touch” surfaces, such as counters, tabletops, doorknobs, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones, keyboards, tablets and bedside tables, every day. Also, clean any surfaces that may have blood, stool or body fluids on them.
    • Use a household cleaning spray or wipe, according to the label instructions. Labels contain instructions for safe and effective use of the cleaning product including precautions you should take when applying the product, such as wearing gloves and making sure you have good ventilation during use of the product.
    • Wash laundry thoroughly.
    • Immediately remove and wash clothes or bedding that have blood, stool or body fluids on them.
    • Wear disposable gloves while handling soiled items and keep soiled items away from your body. Clean your hands (with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer) immediately after removing your gloves.
    • Read and follow directions on labels of laundry or clothing items and detergent. In general, using a normal laundry detergent according to washing machine instructions and dry thoroughly using the warmest temperatures recommended on the clothing label.

Place all used disposable gloves, masks and other contaminated items in a lined container before disposing of them with other household waste. Clean your hands (with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer) immediately after handling these items. Soap and water should be used preferentially if hands are visibly dirty

ISOLATION CABINS
  • All patients are admitted in single cabin and screened for corona virus
  • We are performing all procedures and surgeries
  • We have separate accommodation and procedure facilities for covid section and non-covid section
COVID CARE UNIT
  • Level 7 of the hospital is our covid dedicated unit with full IPC standards, which is completely separated from hospital traffic.
  • We can accommodate 100 patients
  • We are supported with central oxygen supply, Oxygen concentrators, HFNC, ventilators and all necessary equipments as well as a strong covid dedicated team.
COVID ICU
We have an 8-bed covid dedicated ICU supported by an experienced dedicated team
IMPORTANT LINKS
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