SCCM Resource Library-Resource Scarcity: Allocating Precious Resources in a Pandemic

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Dr. Saul Flores, a cardiac intensivist at Texas Children's Hospital, discusses resource scarcity and the allocation of resources during a pandemic with Dr. Nicole Siparsky and Dr. Douglas Naylor. They define resources as both hard and soft, with hard resources being tangible items like ventilators and bed space, and soft resources being more fluid, such as time and human personnel. They discuss the challenges faced by hospitals during the pandemic, including the need for quick decision-making and communication, as well as the importance of planning and policy development ahead of time. They emphasize the importance of good leadership, effective communication, and collaboration among multidisciplinary teams. The speakers also highlight the need for ongoing flexibility and adaptation in response to changing circumstances. They reflect on their experiences during the first wave of COVID-19 and how it has helped them better prepare for the second wave. They conclude by discussing the importance of considering pre-existing conditions, age, and survivability when making decisions about resource allocation.

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Crisis Management, 2021

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The Society of Critical Care Medicine's Critical Care Congress features internationally renowned faculty and content sessions highlighting the most up-to-date, evidence-based developments in critical care medicine. This is a presentation from the 2021 Critical Care Congress held virtually from January 31-February 12, 2021.

These educational sessions present a wide range of critical care topics discussed by faculty from SCCM sections and are moderated by Surgery Section Crosstalk leaders.

Nicole Siparsky

Douglas F. Naylor, Jr.

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Crisis Management

Knowledge Level Foundational

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Membership Level Select

Tag COVID-19

Tag Resource Allocation

Year 2021

Keywords

resource scarcity

allocation of resources

pandemic

hard resources

soft resources

challenges faced by hospitals

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