Though COVID-19 has absorbed the world’s attention, hospitals must also effectively treat all of those patients who needed care before COVID-19 appeared. Many of these patients are deferring or skipping necessary care, often against their physician’s advice, for fear of contracting COVID-19 at a healthcare provider. Providers need to allay patient fears and establish effective […]
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What COVID-19 volume should hospitals expect over the next 6 to 12 months? In the last two months, some hospitals experienced exponential COVID-19 census growth, while others stared at empty hallways as stay-at-home orders flattened the growth before it took off. Doubling of cases occurred as quickly as every 3-5 days before states exercised any […]
After the decision to reopen the hospital was finalized, Yuma Regional Medical Center outlined important action items necessary to execute their reopening responsibly, ensuring the safety of their patients and staff.
Once the Yuma Regional Medical Center staff determined that it would be in the best interest of their community to reopen the hospital, they took important preliminary measures before finalizing the decision. This episode outlines the steps they took and what ultimately has led to the decision to reopen.
Having experienced a low incidence of COVID-19 in their hospital, Yuma Regional Medical Center began the evaluation process to determine how and when to reopen their doors to non-emergent, non-COVID-related procedures. This episode explores the key factors that have led to the decision to reopen.
Across the nation, hospitals are planning for rapid resumption of elective and other non-emergent care. State regulatory approval to do so is the critical initial hurdle/”trigger”. If you are a COO, service line administrative/medical director, or ambulatory care center leader the chart below is Veralon’s guide in preparing for and assessing your readiness to proceed […]
Pam Knecht, President and CEO of ACCORD Limited, describes four action items boards and CEOs can take to clarify roles and scope of authority in their organization in the near-term.
Pam Knecht, President and CEO of ACCORD Limited, provides four concrete examples of areas in which role or authority confusion between the board and management may occur during the COVID-19 crisis.
Pam Knecht, President and CEO of ACCORD Limited, addresses why it is more important than ever for the board and management to be clear about their roles and scope of authority during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to work together effectively.
Karin Kaplan, Director at Veralon Partners, describes a few examples of ways hospitals and providers are applying the self-referral waivers during the COVID-19 crisis, primarily to address staffing and PPE shortages.