Telecritical Care Clinical and Operational Strategies in Response to COVID-19
Jaspal Singh, Michael B. Green, Scott Lindblom, Michael Reif, Nehal Thakkar, Alfred Papali
Abstract
Background: The cororavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic has strained intensive care unit (ICU) material and human resources to global crisis levels. The risks of staffing challenges and clinician exposure are of significant concern. One resource, telecritical care (TCC), has the potential to optimize efficiency, maximize safety, and improve quality of care provided amid large-scale disruptions, but its role in pandemic situations is only loosely defined.
Topics & Concepts
StaffingSurge CapacityPreparednessPandemicPersonal protective equipmentHealth careWorkforceBusinessMedical emergencyOperations managementProcess managementMedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)NursingEngineeringDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)Political sciencePathologyLawDisaster Response and ManagementCOVID-19 and healthcare impactsTelemedicine and Telehealth Implementation