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Hospitals ready for leptospirosis cases spike — DOH
By J.Lo
“To allow for prompt management, doctors and their suspect or probable leptospirosis patients are hereby advised to divert to nearby equally capable hospitals,” Dr. Alberto Domingo, Department of Health (DOH) spokesman said in reaction to reports that San Lazaro Hospital (SLH) is facing manpower and medicine shortages due to sudden rise in leptospirosis cases DOH assured public that, amid rising number of leptospirosis cases, other hospitals are ready and capable to admit patients.
Domingo said department continually assesses clinical, epidemiologic and logistics situation to effectively respond to anticipated rise in leptospirosis cases.
Although SLH is yet to reach full capacity, doctors reported that they are starting to run out of medical staff as leptospirosis admissions rose to 57 Saturday.
According to hospital staff, SLH only has four hemodialysis machines and that only three nurses can operate these. Thus, further rise in number of leptospirosis patients who would need dialysis will lead to bigger problem.
Domingo said hospitals, other than National Kidney and Transplant Institute and SLH, could also attend to leptospirosis patients.
DOH previously issued memorandum directing all hospitals in National Capital Region to activate their surge capacity in anticipation of possible rise in leptospirosis cases.
Meanwhile, Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center (OMMC) is preparing for possible spike in cases as rainy season continues.
During leptospirosis crisis management conference, OMMC director Aileen Lacsamana called on division chiefs to prepare hospital’s resources and bed capacity to accommodate anticipated rise in number of patients.
“As public health care workers, we must be able to give highest quality health care service to public to best of our capacity… people need us, and we should be there to serve them regardless of their status in life,” Lacsamana said.
Data from OMMC Department of Internal Medicine shows hospital has treated approximately 37 patients since Typhoon Carina hit. Significant portion of these cases comes from fifth district of Manila, where OMMC is located. Most of cases reported have been classified as mild.
Despite current manageable situation, Lacsamana emphasized importance of remaining vigilant and focused. She urged medical staff to apply their training and experience to provide best possible care to public.
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