Doctors and nurses who respond to mental care request examination and compensation from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare March 5 5:22
"Disaster Dispatch Psychiatric Team" working on a cruise ship etc. where the outbreak of the new coronavirus occurred = DPAT doctors and nurses are paid for the period during which they have been waiting to check their health after completing activities. Hospital Association has submitted a request for compensation to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.
DPAT, which is made up of mental health professionals, took care of the mind by sending about 550 doctors and nurses to refugees and staying facilities for returnees for about one month until the 3rd, Even after the dispatch, they were not subject to virus testing, and it was confirmed that one male doctor in their 50s was infected.
In addition, dispatched members are waiting at home without checking back to work every 14 days to check their health.
In response, the Japan Psychiatric Hospital Association, which has been entrusted with the DPAT secretariat, submitted a request to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare requesting that members be inspected and compensated for salaries during waiting periods.
In response to the request, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to conduct a virus test for those who wish. On the other hand, it is under consideration for compensation.
This is the first time that DPAT has dealt with infectious diseases. According to the Japan Psychiatric Hospital Association, there is a possibility that medical institutions will not be able to provide support for future dispatches, and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare should provide appropriate measures and compensation. It is. "