I am a technician specialized in perfusionnutrition-diabetes but, to meet the needs created by the pandemic, I went back to doing my initial job at Orkyn(1) to support the team providing care to patients returning home. Patients were naturally very worried about the virus. Introducing and respecting strict health protocols, accompanied by plenty of explanations and support, helped alleviate their apprehension. We were therefore able to ensure a continuum of care. In this situation, we are playing our full role of home healthcare provider, allowing patients to continue their treatment in a familiar and reassuring environment.
SÉBASTIEN FRANCESE,
Perfusion - Nutrition - Diabetes Technician, Orkyn (1), France, July 2020
