Using Hospital Incident Command Systems to Respond to the Pediatric Mental and Behavioral Health Crisis of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Westley, Laura; Manworren, Renee C B; Griffith, Debrea M; Hoffmann, Jennifer A; Janssen, Aron; Routburg, Susan; Richey, Karen

Westley, Laura; Manworren, Renee C B; Griffith, Debrea M; Hoffmann, Jennifer A; Janssen, Aron; Routburg, Susan; Richey, Karen.

Westley L; Author Affiliations: Sr Director (Westley), Emergency Services, Transport and Patient Access; Director of Nursing Research and Professional Practice (Dr Manworren); Nursing Director (Griffith), Floor 21; Attending Physician (Dr Hoffman), Division of Emergency Medicine; Vice Chair (Dr Janssen), Pritzker Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health; Senior Director (Routburg), Pritzker Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health; Associate Chief Nursing Officer (Dr Richey), Inpatient Services

J Nurs Adm ; 53(2): 96-103, 2023 Feb 01.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2212999

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ABSTRACT Hospital incident command systems (HICS) were implemented to expand mental and behavioral healthcare (MBHC) services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data on patient census, nurse vacancies, staff injuries, and staff perceptions were analyzed to quantify issues and track progress toward HICS goals. Data, environment of care, staffing, staff support, staff education, and communication resources were developed. After HICS implementation, 84% of nurses reported confidence in providing care to youth with acute MBHC needs. Nurse leaders should consider HICS for addressing other crises.

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COVID-19; Adolescent; Humans; Child; Pandemics; Hospitals

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Limits: Adolescent / Child / Humans Language: English Journal: J Nurs Adm Year: 2023 Document Type: Article

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