SCCM Resource Library-Innovations in Critical Care Demand Surge Management

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In this video, the speaker discusses the response of the health system in Oregon, particularly in their ICU and pediatric ICU, during the COVID-19 pandemic. They explain how they transitioned from using a whiteboard to manage capacity to investing in technology to get real-time data on bed availability. They also discuss the importance of proactive problem-solving and forecasting to improve staffing and manage demand. The speaker highlights the success of investing in people, increasing the number of staff members and creating a more organized department. They also discuss the state of Oregon's response, including the creation of a coordination center to manage unmet demand in critical care. The speaker emphasizes the importance of communication and collaboration between regional resource hospitals in the state. The video concludes by highlighting the effectiveness of using real-time data to monitor and manage the state's health system during the pandemic.

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Crisis Management, 2023

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Type: year in review | Year in Review: Anesthesiology (SessionID 2000001)

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Crisis Management

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Tag Emergency Preparedness

Tag Resource Allocation

Year 2023

Keywords

Oregon

ICU

pediatric ICU

COVID-19 pandemic

real-time data

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