Preparing for reopening: An emergency care perspective.
Emerg Med Australas
; 33(6): 1124-1127, 2021 12.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1398319
ABSTRACT
Australia is rapidly moving towards 'living with COVID-19', with relaxation of some public health measures. The number of severe cases of COVID-19 may be mitigated by vaccination, but 'living with COVID-19' will be associated with higher number of patients seeking emergency care. This impending impact on the emergency care system requires recognition, monitoring and co-ordinated management. Current challenges include a lack of emergency care monitoring systems, staff shortages and patient flow processes that are quickly overwhelmed by large numbers, particularly in a system already operating at capacity. Effective monitoring systems are required for health systems to proactively detect and respond to stresses. Additional solutions include public health messaging and clinical innovation to facilitate care of the right patient in the right place at the right time. Optimising staff numbers and morale, and efficient patient flow, are integral steps to increasing capacity within the emergency care system.
Keywords
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Emergency Medical Services
/
COVID-19
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Topics:
Vaccines
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Oceania
Language:
English
Journal:
Emerg Med Australas
Journal subject:
Emergency Medicine
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
1742-6723.13870
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