Daily News reports that health-care workers at a Durban private hospital have apparently complained about the hospital’s strict rules on the use of masks.
According to a health activist, staff at Lenmed eThekwini Hospital and Heart Centre had complained to him that they were not allowed to use masks, with only one ward being able to do so. The activist claimed as follows: “In general they’re not using masks, only the isolation ward is using masks. They aren’t even allowed in ICU, high care or surgical wards. Nobody else is using masks. You’re not allowed to use a mask and you can’t bring your own mask.” However, hospital general manager Niresh Bechan said all employees, doctors and support services were provided with the relevant personal protective equipment (PPE) and associated guidelines applicable to their role in the hospital. “Hospitals have been divided into low, medium and high-risk areas. Everyone working in a designated area is provided with and has been trained on the relevant PPE for that area,” said Bechan.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Thobeka Ngema at Daily News
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