“It’s possible that other people didn’t even go up with us to the elevator or refused to greet us,” a nurse in the COVID-19 ward told NHK on condition of anonymity, citing the sensitivity of the workplace. of workers who seem to draw a line between themselves and us, for no valid reason, even though we all serve together. “
Hospitals accepting coronavirus patients have set up separate zones: one for COVID-19 cases and one for everything else. To reduce the risk of infection, many hospitals do not transfer from one hospital to another. This configuration creates internal divisions.
The Japanese Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing reached out through 500 nurses concerned about COVID-19 patients. Its CEO, Kayama Mami, says some of them are concerned about the attitude of their colleagues.
“An in-house department can make patients assigned to COVID-19 feel discriminated against and cause a sense of injustice among doctors,” Kayama says. “Challenge can decrease motivation. Some, like nurses, are quitting. formula itself. “
Kitasato University Hospital, near Tokyo, is taking steps to make sure patients assigned to COVID-19 don’t feel isolated. Nurses are encouraged to talk to managers at all times and attend normal meetings. The educational sessions and presentations of the effects of the studies aim to deepen solidarity among Array.
The hospital also offers an intellectual fitness support service. One of the team members, Shirai Noriko, is a psychiatric nurse qualified in intellectual aptitude. Visit COVID-19 rooms to pay attention to staff concerns, adding anxiety and workplace relationship issues.
“During our visits, they can tell us what exactly is causing them stress,” she explains. “I hope our team can convince them that we’re all in this together. “
So far, the efforts appear to be successful, despite any resignations.
Hospitals run by the Japanese Red Cross are also accepting COVID-19 patients. The Society has posted rules online in a bid to bring about unity among its own medical staff, as well as to help other hospitals think about what is needed to combat the virus.
The key pillars are to reduce pressure on those working with COVID-19 patients and to ensure they do not feel isolated. The rules recommend that it’s vital for hospital directors to understand exactly what’s putting staff under pressure and make sure everyone gets the data they need.
Dr. Ogawa Asao of Eastern National Cancer Center Hospital specializes in intellectual care for medical staff. Ask for support, from the level, for those who are on the front lines of COVID-19.
“There’s a limit to what hospitals can do on their own to take care of their staff,” he says. “As staff respond to COVID-19 over a long period of time, the government will not only have to ensure enough beds for patients, but also make sure that medical staff have the intellectual aptitude they obviously need. “