SCCM Resource Library-Plenary: Health System Readiness 2.0 (Peter Safar Memorial Lecture)

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Dr. Brendan Carr, professor and chair of emergency medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, presented the Peter Safar Memorial Lecture on the topic of health system readiness 2.0. Dr. Carr discussed the need for a more distributed and accessible acute care delivery system in order to improve emergency care, particularly in times of crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. He emphasized the importance of building regional systems of care and developing innovative delivery system solutions. Dr. Carr also highlighted the need for a comprehensive and coordinated approach to emergency care, bridging the gap between public health and healthcare. He discussed the challenges faced by the healthcare system in terms of communication breakdowns, staffing shortages, and the strain on resources. Dr. Carr called for a shift towards a more strategic and proactive approach to health system readiness, focusing on creating public-private partnerships and improving coordination and collaboration across the healthcare sector. He emphasized the need for trust, authenticity, and transparency in order to effectively support and value healthcare workers. Finally, Dr. Carr discussed the role of legislation and policy changes in addressing these challenges and urged individuals to take local action and build strong relationships within their workplaces to promote a more resilient and prepared healthcare system.

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Professional Development and Education, 2022

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Learning Objectives:
-Outline existing readiness aspects within the public and private sectors
-List new initiatives shaping the direction of preparedness in the United States
-Describe how readiness fits at the intersection of public health and healthcare

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Professional Development and Education

Knowledge Level Foundational

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Membership Level Select

Tag Healthcare Delivery

Tag Updates and Future Directions

Year 2022

Keywords

health system readiness

acute care delivery system

COVID-19 pandemic

regional systems of care

comprehensive approach to emergency care

public health

communication breakdowns

staffing shortages

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