Bracing for the storm: one health care system's planning for the COVID-19 surge.
Kim CS, Meo N, Little D, et al. Bracing for the storm: one health care system's planning for the COVID-19 surge. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2021;47(1):60-68. doi:10.1016/j.jcjq.2020.09.007.
This article describes the implementation of the University of Washington Medicine’s COVID-19 surge management plan, which included changes to space, supply management, and staffing plans. Based on their experiences, the authors share key insights and strategies for policymakers and health system decision-makers who are preparing for the next wave of COVID-19 or for a future pandemic.