Here are some sources to obtain much needed PPE: 3M Emergency Hotline They prefer that you use email: globsecopscenter@mmm.com You will need to include: your contact information, your hospital, what you are needing. They prefer that it comes from the health systems domain. If you have further questions, you can call: 651-733-2700 This is their […]
The Permanente Medical Group has set up an incident command center to provide structure and a framework for managing in a crisis situation. Their entire management system has shifted to COVID-19, including daily tiered huddles and stat exchanges. Here is their standard work: Incident Command Overview – Roles and Responsibilities Incident Command Standard Work Tiered […]
When ventilators are in short supply organizations have been looking into ways to expand their use to help more patients. Read more details in this article
The process uses vaporized hydrogen peroxide to kill germs without degrading the masks DURHAM, N.C. – Facing a critical shortage of N95 face masks that block the coronavirus, Duke Health research and clinical teams have confirmed a way to use existing vaporized hydrogen peroxide methods to decontaminate the masks so they can be reused. The […]
Health Management Policy & Innovation (HPMI) released a special issue focused on COVID-19 where healthcare leaders share insights and lessons learned. Read articles on HMPI Blog