From: Laboratory diagnosis and management of COVID-19 cases: creating a safe testing environment
Strongly agree n (%) | Agree n (%) | Slightly agree n (%) | Slightly disagree n (%) | Disagree n (%) | Strongly disagree n (%) | |
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Sufficiently trained Medical scientists are available in my place of work | 43 (32.8) | 33 (25.2) | 23 (17.6) | 7 (5.3) | 15 (11.5) | 10 (7.6) |
Reviewed, updated protocols and working practice policies are available and communicated (e.g. a safe work practices, decontamination) in my place of work | 49 (37.4) | 48 (36.6) | 21 (16.0) | 4 (3.1) | 8 (6.1) | 1 (0.8) |
Training and awareness plans, as well as Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) compliance programs are in place for all staff | 55 (42.0) | 42 (32.1) | 16 (12.2) | 8 (6.1) | 8 (6.1) | 2 (1.5) |
Adequate and appropriate PPEs are supplied (including disposable gloves, solid-front or wrap-around gowns, or coveralls with sleeves that fully cover the forearms, eye protection (goggles or face shield), and respiratory protection (US6NIOSH-certified N95 or equivalent, or higher protection), are available and staff are trained in their use | 36 (27.5) | 23 (17.6) | 31 (23.7) | 7 (5.3) | 15 (11.5) | 19 (14.5) |
Provisions for adequate rest and other welfare issues (e.g. workplace stress, concern for family members) are available in my place of work | 32 (24.4) | 28 (21.4) | 23 (17.6) | 14 (10.7) | 18 (13.7) | 16 (12.2) |
All staff (i.e. scientific and support) are informed of the risk associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection, symptoms, reporting procedures and support from the organization/hospital in the event of illness | 65 (49.6) | 41 (31.3) | 14 (10.7) | 5 (3.8) | 4 (3.1) | 2 (1.5) |
Process for incident reporting and investigation exists in my place of work | 52 (39.7) | 43 (32.8) | 22 (16.8) | 8 (6.1) | 6 (4.6) | 0 (0.0) |
Sufficient space, including storage of specimens and other materials (e.g. waste), is available in my place of work | 50 (38.2) | 41 (31.3) | 23 (17.6) | 4 (3.1) | 9 (6.9) | 4 (3.1) |
Access to appropriate Biological Safety Cabinets (BSCs) and other essential equipment is ensured in my place of work | 37 (28.2) | 27 (20.6) | 31 (23.7) | 11 (8.4) | 18 (13.7) | 7 (5.3) |
Adequate supplies of required disinfectants and other materials are ensured at my place of work | 45 (34.4) | 43 (32.8) | 24 (18.3) | 4 (3.1) | 13 (9.9) | 2 (1.5) |
Procedures are in place to ensure materials can be transported safely to and from the laboratory | 47 (35.9) | 45 (34.4) | 26 (19.8) | 6 (4.6) | 6 (4.6) | 1 (0.8) |
Good general security controls are in place including those required to address out of hours work times | 37 (28.2) | 46 (35.1) | 25 (19.1) | 10 (7.6) | 6 (4.6) | 7 (5.3) |