How to Combat Coronavirus Operations Complications
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The coronavirus (COVID-19) was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020, and it has disrupted the global health community, sparking immediate concerns for all types of health care organizations.
With more than 438,100 global cases known at the time of publication—and approximately 59,000 of those in the United States—your organization should be asking important questions, including the following:
Does our health system have a readiness plan?
Are we prepared for patients and families presenting with symptoms, concerns and questions, and demands for access and treatment?
Are our teams and facilities equipped for increased pressures around staffing, communication, triage and treatment, and more?