COVID-19 infection at a psychiatric hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: Clinical service planning and challenges.

Saeeda Paruk Ntokozo N Ngcobo Enver Karim Andrew M Tomita Suvira Ramlall

Published in: The South African journal of psychiatry : SAJP : the journal of the Society of Psychiatrists of South Africa (2022)

The article highlights that the inpatient infrastructural requirements and clinical management protocols of acutely psychiatrically ill inpatients, in the context of infectious outbreaks, require dedicated task teams and bespoke policies.

Keyphrases

south africa
mental health
hiv positive
healthcare
acute care
public health
palliative care
emergency department
infectious diseases
drug induced