Frontline Workers and Women as Warriors in the Covid-19 Pandemic

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
List of Figures
List of Contributors
Preface
Acknowledgements
Part I: Cooperation and Front-Line Warriors
Introduction
Bibliography
Chapter 1: Basic Needs: Replicating Best Practices of Public–Private Partnership in the Post-Covid Era
1.1 Public–Private Partnership (PPP)
1.2 Basic Needs (BN)
1.3 Public–Private Partnership: Widening Horizons
Bibliography
Chapter 2: Healthcare Workers as the Frontline Warriors in Covid-19
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Healthcare Workers as Frontline Warriors
2.3 Covid-19 and its Impact Upon Healthcare Workers
2.4 Law and Policy to Protect the Healthcare Workers
2.5 Human Rights Law Response to Healthcare Workers in the time of Covid-19
2.6 Conclusion
2.7 Suggestions
Bibliography
Chapter 3: Covid-19: Challenges Faced by Resident Doctors
3.1 Beginning of the Pandemic
3.2 Together We Can
3.3 Residency vs Training
3.4 Covid and Emergency
3.5 Ever-changing Treatment Guidelines
3.6 What it’s like to be in the Covid Ward
3.7 Second Wave and Beyond
3.8 Hospital or Home?
3.9 A New Normal?
Bibliography
Chapter 4: Beyond cliché: Rebooting the Healthcare System by Redefining the Image of Nursing in the Wake of Covid-19
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Image of Nursing
4.3 Why is Image so Significant?
4.4 Why is it Important for Nurses to be More Visible?
4.5 The Public Perception or Public Impression of Nursing
4.6 Bygones and Present
4.7 Nursing Image has Changed from the Handmaiden’s Role to the Current “Advanced Nurse Practitioner”, “High-Tech, High-Touch Approach.”
4.8 Media and Tarnished Image of Nurses
4.9 Nursing Stereotypes
4.10 Redefining the Image of Nurses is Directly Proportional to Rebooting the Healthcare System
4.11 Measures to be Adopted in Improving Nursing Image
4.12 Extended and Expanded Role of Nurse
4.13 Need of the Hour
4.14 Conclusion
Bibliography
Chapter 5: Nursing Personnel Confronting Covid-19: Challenges Faced and Lessons Learned
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Challenges Faced and Lessons Learnt
5.3 Conclusion
Bibliography
Chapter 6: Covid-19 Pandemic: Challenges, Fears and Apprehensions of Technical Staff
6.1 Introduction
6.2 The Technical Staff and Covid Pandemic
6.3 Challenges, Fears and Apprehensions of Technical Staff
6.3.1 Infrastructural Challenges: OTs and ICU
6.3.2 Logistic Challenges
6.3.3 Social Challenges
6.3.4 Working Hours
6.3.5 Fears and Apprehensions
6.4 Concluding Remarks
Bibliography
Chapter 7: Preparedness and Response to Covid-19 Pandemic in Hospital Settings
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Contingency Plan
7.3 Governance
7.4 Outpatients Area – Screening
7.5 Indoors – Isolation
7.6 Emergency Management
7.7 Testing and Diagnostics
7.8 Human Resource Management during Pandemics
7.9 Guidelines, Protocols, Infection Control
7.10 Drugs, Consumables and Oxygen Supply
7.11 Support Services
7.12 Communication
7.13 Lockdowns and Supply Chain Disruptions
7.14 Telemedicine
7.15 Clinical Trials
7.16 Vaccination of Staff and Public
7.17 Ethical Issues
7.18 Periodic Review
Bibliography
Chapter 8: Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Hospital Outpatient Departments: Silver Linings
8.1 Introduction
8.2 The Pre-Covid Era
8.3 Changes Due to the Pandemic
8.3.1 Telemedicine: The Saviour
8.3.1.1 Historical Aspect
8.3.1.2 Current Perspective
8.3.1.3 Hurdles in Development of Telemedicine
8.3.2 Face-to-Face OPD Consultation
8.3.2.1 Flow of Patients in the OPD
8.3.2.2 Role of the Local Doctor
8.4 The Future
8.5 Concluding Remarks
Bibliography
Chapter 9: National Cadet Corps: Frontline workers in Covid 19 pandemic
9.1 Introduction
9.2 NCC Cadets: Roles to Fight against Covid-19
9.3 Aarogya Setu
9.4 Covid-19 Warriors
9.5 Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA) Portal
9.6 Integrated Govt. Online Training (iGOT)
9.7 Exercise NCC Yogdan
9.8 NCC App
9.9 Deployment of NCC Cadets Across India During the Pandemic
9.10 Increasing Demand and Response
9.10.1 NCC CADETS: Not Being Deployed for Law and Order
9.10.2 People React Better to NCC Cadets
9.11 New Education Policy: NCC as Elective Course
9.12 Conclusions
References
Chapter 10: Police as Frontline Corona Warriors: Lessons Learnt, Gains in Public Perception and Preparedness for the Post-Covid Era
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Statement of the Problem
10.3 Objectives of the Study
10.4 Research Methodology
10.5 Police as Frontline Warriors Against Corona
10.5.1 Role of Police in Enforcing Government Orders
10.5.2 Penalising Responsibilities
10.5.3 Ubiquitous
10.6 Lessons Learnt by Police in Fighting Corona
10.6.1 Early Attempts
10.6.2 Variety of Strategies Used
10.7 Gains in Public Perception of Police Image
10.7.1 Mixed Public Perception
10.7.2 Muscular Face/Beating by Batons
10.7.3 Humane Face
10.7.4 On the Whole – Highly Useful Organisation
10.8 Preparedness of Indian Police for Post-Covid Era
10.8.1 Having Learnt the Lessons… Better Prepared Now
10.8.2 Understood the Usefulness of Public Cooperation and Working with People
10.9 Concluding Observations & Suggestions
10.9.1 Reliance Upon Public Cooperation
10.9.2 Creative Ways and Means of Policing
10.9.3 Building upon the Gains in Public Perception
10.9.4 Sharing of Stories of Sacrifices
10.9.5 Incorporation in Training Modules
10.9.6 Laying down Standard Operating Procedures
10.9.7 Safety First
10.9.8 Welfare Measures
10.9.9 Lesson-drawing
Bibliography
Chapter 11: Policing During the Covid-19 Pandemic: The Indian Experience
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Challenges Posed by the Covid-19 Pandemic to Police and their Response in India
11.3 Lockdown Enforcement
11.4 Maintaining Supplies of Essential Items
11.5 Management of Migrant Labour
11.6 Helping the People in Distress
11.7 Motivating Police Personnel to Perform their Duties Without Fear
11.8 Awareness Campaigns to Spread the Message for Checking Coronavirus
11.9 Management of Quarantine Centres, Containment Zones and Home Quarantines
11.10 Putting Nation before Self and Working Despite Personal Hardships
11.11 Concluding Observations and Suggestions
Bibliography
Chapter 12: Enactus SSBUICET: Beacon of Light and Hope Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Project Uday
12.3 Project Dhra
12.4 Conclusion
Note
Bibliography
Chapter 13: Psychological Trauma in Frontline Workers During Covid-19: A Review of Its Implications
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Objectives and Methodology
13.3 Section A: Frontline Workers in India: Defining and Demarcating the Groups
13.4 Healthcare Professionals-The Most Vulnerable
13.5 ASHA and AWWs Anganwadi Workers – The Unsung Heroes
13.6 Ambulance Drivers – A Working-force Behind the Scenes
13.7 Police Personnel – Complete Reorientation of Role
13.8 NGO/Social Service Workforce (SSW)
13.9 SECTION B: Psychological Trauma in Frontline Workers – Identifying, Recognising and Healing
13.10 Conclusion
Bibliography
Chapter 14: Corona Warriors and Vulnerable Segment during Covid-19 Pandemic
14.1 Prologue
14.2 Related Literature
14.3 Research Objectives
14.4 Discussions – Condition of the Vulnerable Segment during the Pandemic
14.5 The Last Word
Bibliography
Chapter 15: Adaptability of Affected Segment during the Covid-19 Pandemic
15.1 Introduction
15.2 The Tale of Covid-19 Survivors
15.2.1 The Worst Was Yet to Come – the Real Challenge
15.2.2 The Indomitable Spirit
15.2.3 The Lessons Learnt
15.2.4 Emotional Woes of a Teenager during Lockdown
15.2.5 The Silver Lining
15.2.6 The Final Word
15.3 The Crisis and the Catharsis – Managing a Primary School during the Lockdown
15.3.1 What Was at Stake?
15.3.2 Learning from Home
15.3.3 Challenges Galore
15.3.4 The Assessment
Bibliography
Web References
Chapter 16: Pandemic Full of Challenges for Women as Frontline Workers around the World
16.1 Introduction
16.2 New Obstacles for Women during Covid-19
16.3 Female Frontline Workers amidst Covid-19
16.4 Conclusion and Recommendations
Notes
Bibliography
Chapter 17: Women and Healthcare Systems during Covid-19 Pandemic
17.1 Introduction
17.1.1 Healthcare Workers
17.2 Review of Literature
17.3 Discussion on the Objectives—The role of women during Covid-19 pandemic
17.3.1 Challenges Faced by Women Performing Healthcare Duties during the Covid-19 Pandemic: Women, the Unsung Heroes
17.3.2 Role of Healthcare Workers during the Pandemic
17.3.3 Lack of Clear Guidelines
17.3.4 Other Neglected Sections
17.3.5 The Problem of Patriarchal Society
17.3.6 Dramatic Change of Social Life
Bibliography
Web References
Chapter 18: Uncovering the Hidden Impacts of Covid-19 on Women
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Impact of Covid-19 on Women
18.3 Human Rights Law Response to Women in the Covid-19 Pandemic
18.4 United Nations Response to Covid-19
18.5 Conclusion
18.6 Suggestions
Bibliography
Chapter 19: Covid-19 Pandemic and its Gendered Impact on Women: A Global Overview
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Discussion on Ramifications of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Women
19.3 The Way Ahead and Suggestions
19.4 Concluding Reflections
Bibliography
Internet Websites Accessed
Chapter 20: The Psycho–Social Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Working Women
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Effect of the Pandemic on Women
20.3 Conclusion
Bibliography
Chapter 21: Covid-19 Pandemic: Issues, Challenges and Threats for Working Women
21.1 Introduction
21.2 Objectives
21.3 Methodology
21.4 Scope
21.5 Women and Work–Life Balance: A Review of Literature
21.6 Challenges Faced by Working Women During the Pandemic
21.7 Policy Recommendations
21.8 Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Part II: Women: Covid19 Challenges and Opportunities
Chapter 22: Impact of Covid-19 Lockdown on Work–life Balance for Homemakers and Working Women
22.1 Introduction
22.2 Section 1: Concept of Work
22.3 Section 2: Impact of Covid-19-Induced Lockdown on Homemakers and Working Women
22.4 Section 3: Work–Life Balance
22.5 Work–Life Balance and Women
22.6 Conclusion
Bibliography
Chapter 23: Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on the Life of Household Helpers
23.1 Introduction
23.2 Income has become the Lifeline for Household Keepers
23.3 Effects of Covid-19 on Current Employment
23.4 Catastrophic Effects of Covid-19 in the Form of Poverty, Hunger and Homelessness
23.5 Poverty and Physical Health
23.6 Poverty and Academic Achievement
23.7 Poverty Cause Psychosocial Problems as a Repercussion of Pandemic
23.8 Effects of Hunger and undernutrition on Development of Helpers
23.9 Devastating Effects of Sudden Lockdown
23.10 Government Response
23.10.1 Directives
23.10.2 Relief Camps
23.10.3 Transport Arrangements
23.10.4 Meritorious Initiative by Actor Sonu Sood
23.11 Conclusion
Bibliography
Chapter 24: Women Researchers: Impact of Pandemic Covid-19
24.1 Introduction
24.2 Contributions of Women in Science during the Pandemic
24.3 Challenges faced by Women Researchers during Covid-19
24.3.1 Gender Equity
24.3.2 Productivity
24.3.3 Publications
24.3.4 Women Representation in Covid-19 Task Forces
24.3.5 Mental Health
24.3.6 Career and Professional Development
24.4 Conclusion
Bibliography
Chapter 25: Livelihood Challenges of Domestic Workers during Covid-19
25.1 Introduction
25.2 Situation of the Domestic Workers: before and during the Corona Pandemic
25.2.1 Problems Faced by Domestic Workers
25.2.2 Domestic Workers in the Era of Corona Pandemic: When Women and Men Lose Jobs and their Livelihoods
25.3 Covid-19 Relief Measures for Domestic Workers
25.4 Social Policy: Suggested Directions
25.5 Conclusion
Bibliography
Part III: Beyond Pandemic: Way Forward
Chapter 26: Transition in Family Dynamics: Paradigm Shift during and Post-Covid Era
26.1 Introduction
26.2 Objectives and Methodology
26.3 Psychosocial Impact
26.4 Family and Work
26.5 Covid-19 Impact on Social Behaviour
26.6 Role Changing within the Family
26.7 Conclusion
Bibliography
Chapter 27: Challenges Faced by Women Advocates During Lockdown
27.1 Introduction
27.2 Challenges
27.3 Suggestions
27.4 Conclusion
Bibliography
Chapter 28: Managing Covid-19: A Step Towards Becoming a More Conscious Administrator
28.1 Background: Work–Life Balance
28.2 Life at Work: The Nuts and Bolts
28.3 As Part of the Health Team
28.4 Handling Stress During the Peak: The Oxygen Crisis
28.5 Learnings from the Pandemic: The Silver Lining
28.6 The Purpose of Life: Living Consciously
28.7 Summary and Highlights
Notes
Bibliography
Chapter 29: Attempt for New Normal by Women Innovator: Future of Planet Fashion
29.1 Introduction – Coronavirus, the Fashion Industry, and its Future
29.2 Research Methodology
29.3 Findings – Coronavirus vs Fashion Industry
29.4 Major Trends We Can Expect to See in the Post-Coronavirus Era
29.5 Conclusions
Bibliography
Epilogue
Effect of Pandemic
Role of Frontline Workers in Mitigating the Covid-19 Crisis
How Women Played a Pivotal Role in Overcoming the Challenges of Covid-19?
References
Index