The spread of coronavirus from Wuhan, China is resulting in the deaths of a large numbers of people, Chinese authorities have to issue strict measures to stop the spreading of the virus. 14 cases of infected person in Thailand have been reported, they are now in a closely controlled by the relevant authorities.
In order to build confidence for customers, Praram 9 Hospital has strictly preventive measures of screening and surveillance for coronavirus pneumonia which are;
1. Screening in-out patients at all entrances and let all patients wash their hands before entering hospital area
2. Set up separate screening area outside of the hospital and zoning the at risk patients apart from general patients
3. Arranging doctors and personnel to take care of the patients as well as laying out guidelines to prevent infection in hospital following the national policy, which has coordinate to send patients
4. Set treatment guidelines according to treatment standards for infection diseases by infection disease specialist doctor
5. Sanitize all hospital areas according to medical standards as follows;
5.1. Wipe, clean and sanitize the escalator handrails and elevator button both inside and outside
5.2. Clean the porch rail that can be touched every hour
6. Encourage customers to wash their hands by providing hand sanitizing gel for customers at various points such as at every entrances and exits, at customer service counter, in front of the elevator
7. Provide knowledge about epidemics, how to wearing mask, how to washing hands properly and the proper way to cough and sneeze for staffs and customers