A Conceptual and Adaptable Approach to Hospital Preparedness for Acute Surge Events Due to Emerging Infectious Diseases

From Critical Care Explorations.

This article addresses health care capacity strains and provides a framework for considering key resources during an acute surge event and an adaptable approach to the most common domains that should be addressed during the preparation for and response to acute surge events.

Authors:
George L. Anesi, MD, MSCE, MBE
Ylinne Lynch, MD, MS
Laura Evans, MD, MSc

Estimated Time: 18:54 min