The University of Benin Teaching Hospital, (UBTH), has engaged an insurance company to activate an insurance policy for all Staff of the hospital involved in COVID19 management.
It would be recalled that a patient with the Covid 19 virus died in the hospital on Friday.
Prof. Darlington Obaseki. the chief Managing Director, ( CMD) ,of the hospital stated this in a release made available to journalists in Benin City.
Obaseki stated that the policy is to help in taking care of any staff of the hospital who is involved in the management of COVID 19 disease.
According to him, " the policy covers
Life Insurance that covers payment of N5million to dependents in the event of natural death, accidental death "
"Critical illness or permanent disability that involve payment of N5million to affected staff ,Temporary disability N250,000, Medical reimbursement N500,000"
He said, "the policy is for all frontline staff involved in the management of COVID 19 patients.
Obaseki added that the normal payment of daily allowance for feeding and transportation for staff will continue while assuring all members of staff that their welfare and safety is the utmost concern of the management.
He said, " The two surviving patients are currently being cared for by our dedicated staff in an isolation ward with restricted access.
" Prior to confirmation of their COVID-19 status, some of i and gloves).
Obaseki confirmed that, " all staff who were exposed to these patients are asymptomatic and they are being monitored closely according to current guidelines. "
According to him, " measures have been put in place to ensure that our staff are not unduly exposed to risks of infection with COVID-19 in the course of their providing care for patients who come to the hospital for various reasons.
He noted that, "Healthcare workers are on the front lines in this pandemic and therefore at a higher risk of being exposed than the general public.
Adding that, " the management and staff of UBTH while ensuring standard precautions at all times to prevent the spread of this disease, crave the support and understanding of the general public as we fight this raging battle to contain and curb COVID-19. He concluded.
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