A multi-disciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and administrative support from Samaritan’s Purse will provide clinical services from the COVID-19 Treatment and Isolation Unit.
The 33 member team from Samaritan’s Purse includes doctors, nurses, water and sanitation specialists, an electrician, and other key support staff.
The Unit, which has a capacity for 20 patients and is designed to specifically care for coronavirus positive patients, is made up of seven tents, a temporary ambulance bay, male and female patient wards, with toilet facilities, donning/doffing areas for staff personal protective equipment (PPE), staff work areas, staff bathroom facility and medical supplies.
The Unit was erected with assistance provided by members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) over the weekend. The facility is housed in parking lot “G” located at the rear of the PMH Blood Bank.
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