In a statement, the PSA said the employees were on night-shift duty, which starts at 7pm, and were informed by the shift supervisor that a patient in Northdale had tested positive for Covid-19 and had to be transported to the hospital by ambulance.
Eight emergency medical workers based at Grey’s Hospital in KZN were suspended after refusing to treat a Covid-19 patient without the required protective gear.The Public Servants Association has criticised disciplinary action launched against eight emergency medical services employees who refused to assist a Covid-19 patient.
“They then raised serious concerns with the supervisor as there was no personal protective equipment [PPE] supplied. They also raised concern about the fact that they never received training on handling Covid-19 patients,” said the association. It is alleged that the night-shift supervisor failed to provide the employees with answers or the protective gear required to treat the Covid-19 patient and instead called in a district manager.
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