New Corona Outbreak in a housing for the elderly in crisis of care Hokkaido, Chitose April 28, 18:51
In Chitose City, Hokkaido, it was confirmed that a total of 15 people, including residents and staff of elderly housing, were infected with the new coronavirus. Some of the staff members could not go to work, and they could not adequately excrete the elderly who needed nursing care or help with meals. I want to be hospitalized soon.
According to a company that operates "Gran Serra Kashiwayo", a serviced housing for the elderly in Chitose City, it was confirmed that by the 28th, 15 people including residents and staff were infected with the new coronavirus. It was
Of the approximately 50 residents, 34 have been certified as requiring long-term care, and until now, more than 20 people, including part-time employees, provided nursing care. However, in addition to infected staff members, some people complain of symptoms such as fever, and some part-time employees may not be able to go to work due to opposition from their families, etc., and currently 6 full-time employees stay overnight. It means that they are caring for people with dementia, etc.
Of the infected people, 8 confirmed on 28th, the hospital has not been decided by 4:30 pm. It is said that other elderly people have not received sufficient excretion and meal assistance due to the drastic decrease in the number of staff, and bath care has been cancelled.
The president of the company that manages the house said, "I would like to ask patients who become positive to be hospitalized as soon as possible to prevent" nursing care collapse. "
On the other hand, Chitose City says, "In order to reduce the burden on the staff of the housing for the elderly, we will cooperate with the road and make adjustments so that we can be hospitalized promptly."
In addition, Hokkaido is discussing with Chitose City to understand the situation, and is considering whether to dispatch support nurses and caregivers from other facilities.
Expert "Issues that can occur anywhere in the country"
Associate professor Satoshi Hayasaka of Toyo University, who is familiar with nursing care and facilities for the elderly, said, "Since there have been cases where infections spread at welfare facilities where the elderly are crowded overseas, I feel a great sense of danger that it has spread to Japan. I think I'm still able to continue to take care of myself due to the dedication of the remaining staff members, but I think that the situation is virtually collapsed. "
In addition, “Because of the risk of infection, it is difficult to send support staff from other places to facilities where infection has spread, and at present the operating company has to take responsibility. It is a very large issue that can occur anywhere in the country, including not only cases, but also facilities for the elderly, such as nursing homes for the elderly, etc. Unless the country urgently thinks about what to do after infection has spread in the facility It won't happen. "