Caring for Patients in Inpatient and Outpatient Settings During Episodes of Surge

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This webpage provides clinical guidance for healthcare providers caring for patients during surges of COVID-19. It covers both inpatient and outpatient settings, emphasizing strategies like cohorting patients, optimizing resources, maintaining infection control measures, and ensuring staff well-being. The guidance underscores the importance of flexibility and adaptation to evolving situations, such as adjusting staffing levels and utilizing telemedicine. It also addresses ethical considerations, communication strategies with patients and families, and collaboration with public health authorities. Overall, the guidance aims to support healthcare professionals in effectively managing patient care amidst COVID-19 surges.


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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Infectious Disease

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Emergency Medical Services; Health Services Needs and Demand; Influenza, Human; Mental Health Services; Patient Care Management; Pediatrics; Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections; Infectious Disease Medicine; Pandemics; COVID-19; Pandemic Preparedness

Institutions: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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