| Autor: |
Ellen A, Love, Susanne C, Degen, Jason E, Craig, Richard A, Helmers |
| Rok vydání: |
2021 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
WMJ : official publication of the State Medical Society of Wisconsin. 120(2) |
| ISSN: |
2379-3961 |
| Popis: |
The COVID-19 pandemic presented health care organizations with a unique challenge in determining effective management of a large-scale incident across an extended time period.This report describes the response of a multisite integrated system to the COVID-19 pandemic through activation of the Hospital Incident Command System.A robust emergency response plan with multidisciplinary involvement can help to ensure clear lines of accountability and expedite decision-making. Consistent physician input across affected specialties allows for a robust understanding of impacted areas, peer-to-peer communication, and a sense of ownership across the medical staff. The necessity of effective communication with staff and patients during times of crisis cannot be understated. The potential for information overload in a pandemic is significant but can be overcome through consistent and transparent communication from leadership.Health systems should have a well-organized emergency response system prepared to launch in small-scale or large-scale situations. The threshold to implement the response system and accountability to make that decision must be a clearly defined organizational policy. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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