Aesthetic Office Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan.
J Drugs Dermatol
; 20(1): 10-16, 2021 01 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2255393
ABSTRACT
The coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has served as a call-to-arms in preparing practices for the next disaster whether it is another infectious disease or a flood, hurricane, earthquake, a sustained power outage, or something else. A group of predominantly core aesthetic physicians discussed the various aspects of their office procedures that warrant consideration in a proactive approach to the next pandemic/disaster-related event. This guide does not set a standard of practice but contains recommendations that may avoid some of the "lessons learned" with the COVID-19 pandemic. In this paper, the board-certified core aesthetic physicians classified these recommendations into four generalized areas Practice Management; Supplies and Inventory; Office Staffing Considerations and Protocols; and Patient Management Strategies. Proactive strategies are provided in each of these categories that, if implemented, may alleviate the processes involved with an efficient office closure and reopening process including, in the case of COVID-19, methods to reduce the risk of transmission to doctors, staff, and patients. These strategies also include being prepared for emergency-related notifications of employees and patients; the acquisition of necessary equipment and supplies such as personal protective equipment; and the maintenance and accessibility of essential data and contact information for patients, vendors, financial advisors, and other pertinent entities.J Drugs Dermatol. 2021;20(1)10-16. doi10.36849/JDD.5803.
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Physician's Role
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Civil Defense
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Disease Management
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Disaster Planning
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Disasters
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J Drugs Dermatol
Journal subject:
Dermatology
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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