Dr. Kristine McVea, MD, MPH OneWorld Chief Medical Officer
OneWorld in the Face of the Pandemic
It has been a long road for healthcare workers facing this pandemic. We are not through it yet, but as the vaccine has begun to be administered there is an air of hope. “The vaccine is a sense of joy – a light at the end of the tunnel. My Covid story is going to end” said Dr. Kris McVea, Chief Medical Officer, OneWorld Community Health Centers. The fight started in back in March 2020 as medical reports of the Coronavirus became available. Through the leadership of Dr. McVea OneWorld began the process of increasing safety protocols to prepare for the virus hitting Nebraska. Screeners were placed at entrances to check all those incoming for potential Covid-19 symptoms.
All employees were required to start wearing masks and then masks were provided for patients. Increased environmental controls and air filtering devices were placed throughout all OneWorld clinics. In a short period of time telehealth services were up and running, drive- up Covid-19 testing and separated areas for well patient checks. Additionally, work from home procedures were established for staff to limit the number of people in clinic areas. “I was very thankful we started all of the additional safety protocols when we did” said Dr. McVea. “The Monday following the requirement of all staff to be masked, we received our first Covid-19 patients coming through the doors.”
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