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Review
. 2021 Dec;35(4):1077-1089.
doi: 10.1016/j.idc.2021.07.008.

Pandemic Preparedness

Casey E Godshall  1 , David B Banach  2
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Review

Pandemic Preparedness

Casey E Godshall et al. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2021 Dec.

Abstract

Pandemic preparedness is a key function of any health care facility. Activities pertaining to pandemic preparedness should be developed and maintained within a broader emergency management plan. The use of a Hospital Incident Command System can centralize coordination of the response and facilitate internal and external communication. This review addresses several components of pandemic preparedness, including incident management, health care personnel safety, strategies to support ongoing clinical activities, and organizational communication during a pandemic. Preparations addressing potential ethical challenges and the psychological impact associated with pandemic response are also reviewed.

Keywords: Ethics; Incident management; Occupational health and safety; Pandemic; Wellness.

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