Anti-epidemic measures in the Gerontology Center are very good

(Patria) - The Minister of Labor, Social Policy, Displaced Persons and Refugees of Sarajevo Canton, Jasna Agić, visited the Cantonal Public Institution “Gerontology Center“ in Nedžarići this morning, accompanied by epidemiologist Dr. Željko Ler.

During the visit, Minister Agić and Dr. Ler familiarized themselves with the newly established work regime, which clearly demarcated the movement lines of staff and residents, preparation and distribution of meals, disposal of waste materials, washing of bedding and other laundry, and all other daily activities.

“Rooms for quarantine have been designated and are functional, where residents stay after returning from interventions in healthcare facilities, for dialysis or some other medical treatment,” emphasized Minister Agić.

On this occasion, Dr. Ler expressed his readiness to provide professional assistance and support to the relevant ministry in order to best protect the residents of this institution, as well as all residents of the Canton, in the current hygienic-epidemiological situation, through the implementation of necessary preventive measures aimed at preventing the occurrence and spread of coronavirus.

“Following the orders of the Federal and Cantonal Civil Protection Headquarters, an appropriate procedure was carried out in social protection institutions, clear operating procedures were prescribed and specified, guidelines and instructions for anti-epidemic measures were given, and appropriate supervision was carried out,” Minister Agić stated at the end of the visit.

She added that the current situation can be assessed as satisfactory, with which Dr. Ler agreed, because, according to experts, all necessary hygienic-prophylactic and anti-epidemic measures, in accordance with the orders of the Federal and Cantonal Civil Protection Headquarters, are organized and constantly implemented.