These slides are uploaded for information and as partial requirement of Philippine Women's University in Master of Nursing (MAN); Subject: Nursing Practicum By: Ma. Monica Rivera, BSN, RN

1. THE LIFE AFTER
COVID-19
By: Ma. Monica M. Rivera, BSN, RN
Reviewed by:
Dr. David De Jesus,RN, PgDip, FISQua
Associate Professor, School of Nursing
Philippine Womens University
“A Frontliner's Perspective”

2. DISCLOSURE
I have no relevant conflict of interest to disclose.

3. INTRODUCTION
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
is an infectious disease caused
by severe acute respiratory syndrome
coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). It was first
identified in December 2019 in Wuhan,
China, and has since spread globally,
resulting in an ongoing pandemic.

4. The Pandemic.
General Data of COVID19 as of 10
May 2020. (Source: Worldometers)
1,467,305
4,156,676
282,824
COVID-19 CASES
DEATHS
RECOVERED

5. FINDING THE CURE
Normally, researchers need years
to secure funding, get approvals
and study results piece by piece.
But these are not normal times.

6. What do we know?
We will have a vaccine and
new, approved treatments
based on millions of patients’
data.
We will have new public health
protocols too for how to
prevent another calamity of this
scale.

7. RESEARCH
Harnessing a broad global coalition
to develop and evaluate candidate
vaccines as quickly and safely as
possible by convening and
coordinating multiple public and
private partners and using the best
scientific and public health evidence
and ethical principles.
Mapping candidate vaccines and
their progress across the world and
fostering regular open dialogue
between researchers and vaccine
developers to expedite the
exchange of scientific results,
debate concerns and propose rapid
and robust methods for vaccine
evaluation.
•Defining the desired
characteristics of safe and
effective vaccines to drive and
focus research that is public
health and needs oriented.
•Coordinating clinical trials
across the world to accelerate
multiple actions with the aim of
providing a safe and effective
vaccine as early as possible.

8. MYTHBUSTERS

9. What will surely change?
An unprecedented
toll on healthcare
workers
During this global tragedy, it’s
not only the economy or the
population that are being
affected but also the healthcare
professionals on the frontlines.
The latter are enduring extreme
work conditions and sacrifices in
order to help the infected.
Diminishing
trust in the
globalized
world
In the pre-pandemic globalized
world, we enjoyed a certain
level of trust we mostly took for
granted. We could travel almost
without limitations, meet
people without restrictions and
order products worldwide.
Focus on the
healthcare
system
It’s tragic how the pandemic
highlighted the shortcomings of
healthcare systems worldwide. The
overburdened hospitals need an
upgrade on every level from their
infrastructures to their processes.
These will be needed to ensure a safe
environment for the personnel and
patients, as well to better cope with
any emergency situations.
One thing is
changing now,
the value of a
good health care
system is more
important than
any sector there
is.

10. Where would we be without our nurses and
midwives during this pandemic?
That is a human tragedy. There’s also a practical reality. When health
workers are exposed or become sick, they have to go home and stay
there for at least two weeks. Hospitals scramble to find replacements.
The truth is, there aren’t enough nurses and midwives in the world right
now. A new report issued by WHO, Nursing Now and the International
Council of Nurses for World Health Day 2020, reveals a global shortfall
of 5.9 million nurses - with the greatest gaps found in countries in
Africa, South East Asia and the WHO Eastern Mediterranean region as
well as some parts of Latin America.

11. Number of Nurses

12. Nurse mobility and migration must be
effectively monitored and responsibly and
ethically managed.
Countries that are over reliant on migrant
nurses should aim towards greater self-
sufficiency by investing more in domestic
production of nurses.
Countries experiencing excessive losses of
their nursing workforce through out-
migration should consider mitigating
measures and retention packages, such as
improving salaries and working conditions.

14. Protective Personal
Equipment should
always be given to
exposed health care
workers as to protect
themselves and
patients as well.

15. What next?
● “The pandemic highlights the urgent need for all
countries to invest in strong health systems and primary
health care, as the best defense against outbreaks like
COVID-19, and against the many other health threats
that people around the world face every day. Health
systems and health security are two sides of the same
coin.”

16. ● Share extra face covers, gloves,
disinfectants or any other hygiene and
safety resources with anyone who comes
into your home - whether it is your
domestic help, maintenance staff or
extended family members. Ensure that
they all know how to effectively use these
items at your home and theirs.
Share resources
for safety

17. ● While it’s important to maintain the
highest hygiene standards to keep
COVID-19 and all other infectious
diseases at bay, you should avoid
attaching any stigma to it.
● Be educated. Awareness is the key.
Choose Hygiene, Not
Stigma.

18. ● The rules of engaging
with society at large are
likely to change after
the pandemic but being
compassionate and kind
while maintaining social
distance is very
important.
● Body Language can be
alternatives.
Be compassionate while social
distancing

19. ● Take your health and
that of any visiting
outsiders very
seriously and keep a
track of everybody’s
health status.
● Eat healthy, do
exercise, drink water
and adequate amount
of sleep.
Keep a Health Check

20. Misinformation can create panic, fear and stigma
while knowing the right rules and guidelines will
ensure that everybody feels safe and secure.
Combat Misinformation

21. Pandemic Life Lessons
Necessities are only the basics.
Where food and water is essential.
Where being sick is hard during a Pandemic.
Where being a Nurse, Doctor, Health care
worker, and other frontlines are one of the
most important roles in human world.
And Family time is more important more than
ever.
Lockdowns showed us LESS
IS MORE.

22. What can we do?
● Recent polling shows that
83%
of healthcare organizations
are likely to invest in
telehealth and 84% believe
offering telehealth
services will allow their
organizations to increase
their reach and coverage
areas.
Invest in technology.

23. “Telehealth is an industry that's
full of promise. As a start, it can
potentially bring medical care to
people who would not otherwise
have access to it.”
The future widespread adoption
of telehealth is now
acknowledged to be a certainty.

24. Take Home Message
If you are a frontliner specifically a Nurse like me,
here are some tips to cope up with our stressful life amidst
COVID-19
 Practice staying in the present
moment: Worrying will not change or help
the situation; be here now; stay mindful.
 Use cognitive-behavioral skills: Remember,
how you think affects how you feel and how
you behave. If you are having a negative
thought, change it to a positive.
 Talk to someone: Tell a family member or
friend how you are feeling. Get help if your
stress and anxiety is interfering with your
functioning.
BY

25. Sharing to you this very informative video from
Dr. Mertalan Besko, MD, PhD

26. References
● https://www.worldometers.info
● https://medicalfuturist.com/life-after-covid-19-what-will-change/#
● https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
● https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/global-research-
on-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov/solidarity-trial-accelerating-a-safe-and-effective-
covid-19-vaccine
● https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-
public/myth-busters
● https://www.who.int/news-room/feature-stories/detail/support-nurses-and-midwives-
through-covid-19-and-beyond
● https://www.who.int/publications-detail/nursing-report-2020
● https://www.firstpost.com/health/life-after-lockdown-part-3-how-to-let-people-back-
into-your-homes-while-preventing-covid-19-8363671.html
● https://youtu.be/8lmRXXZ5dGA
These slides is
uploaded for
information and as
partial requirement
of Philippine
Women's University
in Master of
Nursing (MAN);
Subject: Nursing
Practicum.