Public Health Preparedness: COVID-19 Medical Surge Experiences and Related HHS Efforts
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Discusses the medical surge challenges of eight hospitals in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and how healthcare coalitions have supported the hospitals' efforts. Identifies challenges related to staffing, supplies, space, and information, as well as challenges unique to rural hospitals. Describes Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) programs and activities to support medical surge readiness.
Date
08/2022
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Document
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Government Accountability Office
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Emergency preparedness and response · Health workforce · Health workforce supply and demand · Hospitals · Infectious diseases · Networking and collaboration · Policy