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Rapid Hospital Readiness Checklist

Medium 18 items · 30 min
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testuser Published 2 months ago
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This checklist helps hospitals quickly assess capacity, safety, and surge readiness during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s for hospital managers, clinical leads, and preparedness teams to run a rapid, practical review. Inspired by World Health Organization guidelines. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.

Inspired by World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional where applicable.

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  1. Establish a hospital incident management team — Name lead, backups, and set daily objectives.
  2. Hold daily briefings and record action items — Keep meetings short; log decisions and owners.
  3. Create or refresh triage protocol at entrances — Include screening questions and temperature checks.
  4. Set up separate entry and pathways for suspected cases — Mark routes, entrances, and waiting areas clearly.
  5. Check current stock of PPE, oxygen, medicines, and consumables — Count on-hand items and note days of supply.
  6. Restock critical supplies and set minimum reorder levels — Contact suppliers and set automatic triggers.
  7. Verify oxygen systems and arrange backup sources — Test delivery in wards; check cylinders and concentrators.
  8. Prepare a surge bed capacity plan — Identify where and how to add beds stepwise.
  9. Define patient flow and bed-allocation criteria — Specify ICU, step-down, and discharge triggers.
  10. Implement staff rostering and cross-training plans — Create rotas, backups, and role swaps for surge periods.
  11. Train staff on infection prevention and PPE use — Include donning/doffing practice and basic IPC checks.
  12. Run short practical IPC sessions each shift — Deliver quick drills and spot checks for everyone.
  13. Post visible IPC and PPE guidance around wards — Use clear signs at donning/doffing and entry points.
  14. Ensure testing, lab sample handling, and transport procedures are in place — Label collection points, packaging, and courier times.
  15. Set up a communication plan for patients, families, and the public — Designate a spokesperson and update schedule.
  16. Share daily updates with staff and publish key info publicly — Use SMS, noticeboards, or the hospital website.
  17. Support staff mental health and ensure regular rest breaks — Provide quiet spaces and referral options for counselling.
  18. Maintain essential non-COVID services with safe pathways — Keep urgent clinics running with IPC measures in place.
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