COVID‐19 Pandemic – considerations and challenges for the management of medical imaging departments in Queensland
Patrick Eastgate, Michael J. Neep, Tom Steffens, Adam Westerink
Abstract
The purpose of this commentary was to outline several key considerations and challenges for medical imaging departments during a global pandemic. Five public hospital medical imaging departments were identified in South-East Queensland, Australia, to provide insight into their response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Common themes were identified, with the four considered most pertinent documented in this commentary. Similar operational considerations and challenges were identified amongst all sites. This commentary intends to serve as a starting point for medical imaging departments in considering the planning and implementation of services in a pandemic scenario.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Pandemic2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Computer scienceVirologyMedicineOutbreakPathologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)DiseaseCOVID-19 and healthcare impactsAdvanced X-ray and CT ImagingRadiology practices and education