THE CAREGIVER
dr hoi shu yin, 41
Chief nurse, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
When she was tasked with getting the hospital ready to receive Covid-19 patients, Dr Hoi was certain of two things. One, they were in for the long haul. Two, the facilities would need to cater to the staff’s needs, so they can work with a peace of mind.
Together with other nurse leaders, she made sure there were adequate shower, resting and dining areas for staff. That was crucial to Dr Hoi, because many of the staff were working tremendously hard to cope with the surge in patients.
“She shows genuine care for us,” attests Dionne Liew, a senior nurse manager at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH).
To understand where Dr Hoi’s compassion for the nurses under her charge comes from, one only needs to
