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Rapid Hospital Readiness for COVID-19

Medium 16 items · 30 min
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testuser Published 4 weeks ago
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This quick checklist helps hospital managers and frontline teams make rapid preparations for a COVID-19 patient surge. It covers leadership, patient flow, supplies, staff safety, and basic infection-control steps you can check in about 30 minutes. 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. Activate incident command team — Assign clear leadership roles and a single coordination point.
  2. Review bed capacity and surge plan — Confirm current beds, ICU availability, and steps to expand capacity.
  3. Designate and prepare isolation areas — Identify rooms/wards for suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients.
  4. Ensure PPE inventory and set reorder triggers — Count masks, gowns, gloves, eye protection and note lead times.
  5. Check oxygen and ventilator supplies — Verify oxygen sources, cylinders, concentrators and ventilator readiness.
  6. Implement staff screening and rostering — Set symptom checks and adjust shifts to reduce cross-exposure.
  7. Screen staff for symptoms at shift start — Use a brief checklist or temperature check for all incoming staff.
  8. Set triage and patient entry protocols — Define where patients are assessed and how suspected cases are separated.
  9. Place visible triage signage and separate entry — Mark routes and entrances to keep suspected cases apart from others.
  10. Stock essential medications and supplies — Check stock of antivirals, antibiotics, IV fluids, and other essentials.
  11. Confirm testing and lab sample pathways — Ensure clear sample labeling, safe transport, and timely results reporting.
  12. Ensure infection prevention and control (IPC) training refresher — Give a quick refresher on hand hygiene and PPE use to all staff.
  13. Run a quick PPE donning/doffing drill — Practice correct sequencing to reduce contamination risk.
  14. Establish patient flow and transport routes within the facility — Map safe routes for moving patients to limit contact with others.
  15. Prepare cleaning and waste management procedures — Confirm routine cleaning frequency and safe disposal of infectious waste.
  16. Organize staff mental health and rest support — Set up brief check-ins, rest spaces, and referral options for staff.
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