ISRRT_COVID-19_book

Mobilisation of medical imaging personnel
Staffing was the next major issue. With the additional requirements, ensuring adequate
staffing was paramount for the smooth flow of the imaging service and this was overseen by
the TFC. The staff were divided into two teams in anticipation of accidental cross infection to
COVID-19 patients. Whilst one team standby at home, the other team rotated working
between three shifts comprising six to eight hours per shift. The standby team member would
step in to cover staff members who have to undergo quarantine process to ensure the service
delivery was not interrupted.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
During the first wave of the pandemic in March 2020, we had to ensure the availability of
PPEs and hand sanitizers for our staff. Besides the supply provided by the hospital
management, the demand for PPE was overwhelming during the COVID-19 pandemic. As we
were stretched thin in many aspects, our resource allocation and management skills were
also put to the test. "Necessity is the mother of invention" - Plato. In coping with the increased
demands of PPEs, in the true spirit of #kitajagakita (‘we take care of us’) we saw many
radiographers and other staff members being innovative in preparing the PPEs (e.g., head
covers, gowns, shoe covers & etc.) from non-woven fabric and diligently taking turns applying
their sewing skills.
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