SAFETY MEASURES FOR ORGANIZATIONS (COVID FREE SETTING) THE EPIDEMIC SITUATION OF COVID-19 TYPE 1 MARKET IN HEALTH REGION 4

Abstract

This study was mixed methods research using quantitative research method as the primary and qualitative research method as a supplementary by applying SWOT Analysis concepts and theories. To study the situation of safety measure for organizations (COVID Free Setting) for fresh markets consisting of 1) COVID-Free Environmental management 2) COVID Free Personnel and 3) COVID-Free Customer in type 1 market in health region 4 and to prepare recommendation for surveillance and prevention of COVID-19 for the Type 1 market, in health region 4. The samples were collected from a purposive sampling, which is type 1 market with 48 markets where COVID-19 cases were found and 48 market executives. Data were collected using the safety measures for organizations (COVID Free Setting) for fresh markets assessment and market executive interview. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and content analysis. The results of the study found that there are 19 markets that have passed all three measures (39.6%). When the measures were classified, it was found that COVID-Free Personnel was the most passed measure in 36 markets (75.0%). And also found that the market has a plan to manage and improve the market according to the advice of the officer. Market vendors wear masks incorrectly this increases chances of contracting COVID-19. The market should strictly adhere to the safety measures for the organization (COVID Free Setting) and is monitored by local government organizations in the area to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic, to enhance the situation of emerging infectious diseases and re-emerging infectious diseases. And to further enhance the quality of life of the people.