Hong Kong Jockey Club Nice-Link Project
“Understanding COVID-19 and its Preventive Measures” Initiatives
In respond to the COVID-19 outbreak in Hong Kong, an online course was developed under the Hong Kong Jockey Club Nice-Link (HKJC-NICE-LINK) Project to empower workers and volunteers in the elderly service units of NGOs with the knowledge and competency to cope with the current pandemic situation. This 45-minute course covered:
- The manifestation and transmission of COVID-19
- Personal measures for preventing COVID-19
- Workplace preparedness for COVID-19
All participants who completed the course and successfully completed simple tests received a certificate of attendance from the HKJC NICE-LINK Programme.
Nurse-led Tele-care Support for Socially Isolated Older Adults
A nurse-led tele-care protocol was developed under the HKJC-NICE-LINK Project to better address the health needs of socially isolated older adults in Kwun Tong, Ngau Tau Kok, Wong Tai Sin and Shum Shui Po during the COVID-19 outbreak in Hong Kong.
Bi-weekly tele-care was provided to these older adults, as well as prompt health counselling targeting their major health concerns. A set of eight health leaflets addressing the health needs of these older adults was also distributed, including Preventive measures for COVID-19; Healthy eating; Home-based exercise; and Maintaining emotional health.
Subsequent tele-calls will be provided to follow up with these older adults and a health portfolio will be created for each socially isolated older adult to enhance individual follow-up care.
“Understanding Home Hygiene During a Pandemic” Video
A video on home hygiene was developed under the HKJC-NICE-LINK Project to educate the general public and volunteers who support elderly services in Hong Kong. Five scenarios were featured in the video to help older adults understand the importance of home hygiene and how these measures could be adapted into daily life.