Community Isolation Facility (CIF)

HKUMed worked with the Social Welfare Department and Po Leung Kuk to manage the first centre providing 24-hour care to elderly COVID-19 patients during the 5^th wave of the pandemic. The patients were referred by the Hospital Authority and were either awaiting hospital admission or in stable condition but in need of care.

Medical and nursing staff worked collaboratively with various parties to plan for the needs of the centre and formulate medical plans and procedures, in the face of urgent time constraints and limited resources. The teachers further engaged students in planning how to achieve higher quality patient care under these conditions, advocate for the patients and provide effective advice for improving the centre. In a short period of time, the centre was able to improve services and reduce the burden on the accident and emergency department.

The operation model of the holding centre at Choi Wing Road Sports Centre also became a role model for the development of other community holding facilities. HKUMed was also brought in to provide services at the holding centre of Kai Tak Cruise Terminal.