COMMENT | How to build additional hospital capacity in Malaysia

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COMMENT | These are some important principles behind how to build additional hospital capacity for Malaysia should the need arise.

| One of the more inspiring stories from the global fight against Covid-19 is the “hospital in ten days” constructed in China.

However, we'd like to share some important principles behind how to build additional hospital capacity for Malaysia. Second, any material used to construct or added to existing structures should be non-absorbent so that they can be quickly and easily washed or decontaminated according to Health Ministry or Department of Environment standards.

Showers should be made available at the decontamination area, as well as designated waste bins for PPE disposal. An on-site incinerator might be a wise addition. Any existing side doors are to be closed and locked. Negative pressure rooms are rooms where air flows into the room, reducing the risk of contaminants flowing out.

This information will come in useful should an outbreak occur in a rural area or areas where there is no hospital capacity.

 

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