Ms. Sally Kwok Nurse Health Education Unit

1. Ms. Sally Kwok Nurse Health Education Unit

2. Welcome

3. UHS Is located at the Clinic Road, the east of the University Headquarters

4. Website: http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/uhs

7. Medical Consultation • Provide primary medical care • Medications will be provided at our dispensary • Patient can be referred to a specialist if necessary • Book appointments in advance • by telephone • through the internet • walk-in

8. Dispensary

9. Nursing Service • Monitoring of Vital Signs • Wound Care • Immunization and Injections • Ear syringing • Physical Assessment • Procedure e.g. ECG • Nursing Care in the Observation Room

10. Laboratory Service A participant of the Quality Assurance Program organized by the Hong Kong Medical Technology Association (HKMTA) All test results performed by the laboratory are accurate and up to standard

11. Physiotherapy Service • Provide a wide range of services mostly related to musculoskeletal problem and injuries • referral by UHS Physicians • Short Wave Diatherapy (SWD) • Interferential Therapy (IFT) • Traction • Ultrasound (US) • Laser Therapy • H-wave Therapy • Anodyne • Rebox • Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) • Interactive Weightbearing Exercise Platform (IWE)

12. Minor Procedure Our operating room is equipped to handle some surgical procedures in an out patient setting, including: Removal of benign skin lesions (lumps and bumps) Wart removal Skin biopsies Suturing and stitches Drainage of abscess Removal of foreign body Cryotherapy by liquid nitrogen Diathermy

13. Dental Services Consultation and examination Preventive treatment and restorations Prosthodontics and minor surgeries Urgent treatment strictly for emergencies

14. Health Promotion • Occupational Safety Programme Standard First Aid Certificate Course Elementary First Aid Course First aid box • Health Campaign Hepatitis Awareness Campaign Influenza vaccination Campaign Cervical Cancer Prevention Campaign Blood Donation Campaign • Health Talk

15. Public Health Measures Monitoring water sample in the Swimming Pool with the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) Monitoring the kitchen hygiene canteens with the FEHD Monitoring food samples (bacterial counts) in canteens with the FEHD Monitoring occurrence of any communicable diseases in campus Giving advice to canteen management committee on health related matters Arranging seminar for food handling workers every year during summer

16. Health Promotion Campus Health Ambassadors Programme Outreaching Activities

17. Health Promotion- Travel Health Advice on Common Travel Diseases • Food-borne • Mosquito-borne • Animal-borne Prophylactic drugs and immunizations • Anti-malarial drugs • Acute mountain sickness • Travel pack • DT and Hepatitis A

18. Email: uhs@cuhk.edu.hk

19. What to do in Case of Emergency?

21. What to do in Case of Emergency? Keep CALM When UHS is open: Call UHS (Tel:3943 6422) When UHS is closed/ severe case: - Ambulance service: Call 999 and Security Unit of CUHK (Tel: 3943 7999) - Urgent medical attention: A&E Dept (Prince of Wales Hospital in Shatin) Inform OAL on the spot

22. Current health-related issue influenza

24. Seasonal Influenza Influenza is a common viral illness It is usually more common in periods from January to March and from July to August in Hong Kong Three types of influenza viruses are recognised, namely A, B and C Influenza A viruses can further be subtyped on the basis of two surface antigens: haemagglutinin (H) and neuraminidase (N) E.g. Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 virus Avian influenza (H5N1)

25. Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 (Human Swine Flu) Seasonal Influenza In the spring of 2009, influenza A (H1N1) 2009 virus emerged to cause illness in human and resulted in a pandemic in mid 2009. Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 virus has now become one of the seasonal influenza strains in Hong Kong.

26. Pandemic influenza Avian influenza A global outbreak of disease that occurs when a new influenza virus appears or "re-emerges" in the human population against which the human has no immunity, spreads and causes disease worldwide. An infectious disease of birds and poultry caused by type A strains of the influenza virus (influenza A H5N1 and H7N9 viruses)

27. Seasonal influenza vaccination • Safe and effective in preventing seasonal influenza and its complications • Should be received in October or November every year • Emergence of new strains occurs from time to time at irregular intervals, which may cause outbreaks  WHO recommends appropriate formulation of influenza vaccine for every influenza season

28. Seasonal Influenza An acute illness of the respiratory tract characterized by fever, headache, muscle ache, running nose, cough and sore throat by droplets when coughing and sneezing or talking, may also spread by direct contact with the secretions of infected persons Influenza affects the population in general. When influenza occurs in certain at risk population, it is associated with increased risk of complications

29. Management of Seasonal Influenza • Have adequate rest and drink plenty of water • Refrain from work or school when having symptoms of influenza. Seek medical advice if symptoms persist or deteriorate • Antibiotics which target bacterial infection but not viral infection will not cure influenza or make recovery faster • Antiviral agents may reduce severity and duration of illness but must be used under doctor's prescription

30. Keep hands clean • Wash hands with liquid soap and water properly • When hands are not visibly soiled, clean hands with 70 - 80% alcohol-based handrub Maintain cough manners • Cover nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing • Dispose of soiled tissue paper properly in a lidded rubbish bin • Wash hands thoroughly after sneezing or coughing • Put on a surgical mask when having respiratory symptoms Observe environmental hygiene • Maintain good indoor ventilation • When influenza is prevalent, avoid going to crowded or poorly ventilated public places • Should also maintain balanced diet, exercise regularly, take adequate rest, do not smoke and avoid overstress. Personal Hygiene

31. Current health-related issues Gastroenteritis

32. Viral gastroenteritis An inflammation of the stomach and small and large intestines Caused by a variety of viruses such as norovirus and rotavirus

33. Symptoms of Viral Gastroenteritis • Watery diarrhoea and vomiting • Other symptoms include: • Headache • Fever • Abdominal cramps • The symptoms begin 1-2 days following infection with a virus generally that causes gastroenteritis. • The symptoms may last for 1-10 days depending on which virus causes the illness.

34. Can be transmitted by: • food or water contaminated with the viruses • contact with vomitus or faeces from infected persons contact with contaminated objects • aerosol spread • Incubation period : 24-48 hours • Management: • Require fluid replacement and supportive treatment • Medications, including antibiotics (which have no effect on viruses) and other treatments

35. Prevention Frequent handwashing Prompt disinfection of contaminated surfaces with 1 in 49 diluted household bleach (1 part of household bleach containing 5.25% sodium hypochlorite in 49 parts of water) Prompt washing of soiled articles of clothing Eat only thoroughly cooked food, particularly seafood and shellfish

36. Committee on Health Promotion and Protection

39. Contact Points Ms Tiffany Chan, UHS(Tel: 3943 6436 Email: tiffanychan@cuhk.edu.hk) Committee on Health Promotion and Protection Email: chpp@cuhk.edu.hk

40. Thank You