2023-05-10
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Like all front line health care organizations, CSVS staff, whether administrative or clinical, were not spared from COVID-19 infection. This chapter looks at our statistics. Our staff strictly adhered to CDC guidelines including frequent hand-washing and or the use of hand sanitizers, and are equipped with standard PPE for all, with PPRR for those performing COVID-19 tests. Use of PPE to include N95 masks and eye goggles or face shields is mandatory for the staff. In addition, masks are required for transiting between the car / parking lot and the clinic.
Once it was learned that there was high risk of spread of the virus in staff break rooms, the latter were no longer used as a gathering place for meals and socialization. All breaks are to be taken outside of the clinic (staff usually retires to their respective cars).
In the mean time, we deployed TeleHealth services (see appropriate page of this site) to limit patient and staff exposure and the risk of infection.
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SUMMARY (as of last reported case 2023-03-30)
| year | total_pos | reinfection | unique_staff | % of unique staff pos | % of unique staff reinfection |
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| 2020 | 48 | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 6.7 |
| 2021 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 5.3 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | 144 | 39 | 105 | 35.0 | 37.1 |
| 2023 | 24 | 11 | 13 | 4.3 | 84.6 |
| Total | 232 | 53 | 179 | 59.7 | 29.6 |
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59.7%
29.6%
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HISTORICAL NARRATIVE
CASES: (narrative last updated April 5 2022)
By the end of March 2022, the year-to-date total was 64, equal to 64 for all previous years (2020, 2021) put together, for a cumulative sum of 128
By the end of February 2022, the year-to-date total was 60, compared to 64 for all previous years (2020, 2021) put together, for a cumulative sum of 124.
Re-infection (all-time): 4
Hospitalization / death (all-time): 0
From January 1, 2022 to February 28, 2022:
Between December 30, 2021 and January 13, 2022, a mere 14 days, we report 20 more cases of positive tests among the staff, including:
Before then:
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As of end of Sept 2021, total cases = 67. Full update pending
We analyzed our cases and determined that all cases to date were contracted within the community, not in the clinic setting, using contact-tracing and exposure history. Total cases: 67, reflecting:
As of end of Sept 2021, total cases = 67. Full update pending
Admin group positivity rate with 10 positives (numerator update as of 8/2/21) out of 45 Admin staff (denominator change pending): 20%;
Clinical staff positivity rate with 57 (numerator update as of September 2021) of 258 Clinical staff: 21.3%;
Overall Dental staff positivity rate, 23.4%.
Overall Medical positivity rate, 22.6%.
Overall organizational positivity rate, 67 positives of 303 staff: 21.1%.
We check for patterns among the different services: medical and dental clinical services, and administration. Total cases: 67
With new cases as of end of September 2021 (total cases = 67) and denominator changes (varying # of employees), rates are approximate until next full update.
The November / December surge was captured. Total cases now: 67 (reflecting all cases as of Sept 2021. Full update pending.)
First dose staff immunization with Moderna January 8th 2021
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As of Sept 2021, with more more positive cases, the new total is 67. Full update pending