Hospital Preparedness for a COVID-19 Surge: Assessment Tool.

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Hospital Preparedness for a COVID-19 Surge: Assessment Tool.

November 25, 2020

Boston, MA: Institute for Healthcare Improvement; 2020.

Hospital crisis management, preparation, and planning are of heightened interest due to the COVID-19 emergency. This assessment tool examines hospital readiness for the patient surge due to the pandemic. The assessment tool helps organizations examine support structures, monitoring, infection control, supply and space capabilities, and staff support mechanisms to proactively address concerns to prepare for future challenges.

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