NHS ICU staff on the challenges of working on the coronavirus pandemic

The transcript discusses the current state of COVID-19, highlighting a plateau in cases but ongoing community presence. It addresses the impact on healthcare staffing and the challenges faced by medical staff, particularly in critical care where family visits are restricted. The role of psychology teams in supporting staff is noted. Insights from an infection prevention specialist emphasize the unexpected challenges of the pandemic and the need for future adaptations in healthcare delivery.

What percentage of staff were affected by COVID-19 related issues at any given time?

• 16% to 20%

• 11% to 15%

• 6% to 10%

• 1% to 3%

What was one of the main challenges for nursing staff during the pandemic?

• Shortage of nursing staff

• Inability of relatives to visit critically ill patients

• Lack of medical supplies

• Increased administrative tasks

How did the psychology team support the nursing staff?

• By providing additional medical training

• By offering psychological support and achieving great results

• By increasing their salaries

• By reducing their working hours

What is one of the anticipated changes in healthcare post-pandemic?

• Reduction in healthcare funding

• Decreased use of technology in healthcare

• Increased focus on infection prevention and control

• A return to pre-pandemic practices

What positive outcome is expected from the pandemic experience?

• A decrease in healthcare quality

• A more efficient healthcare system

• An increase in patient wait times

• A reduction in healthcare staff