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  • Emergency Medicine
  • Infectious Disease Epidemiology
  • Public Health Response

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic presented unprecedented challenges to healthcare systems globally.
  • Seattle experienced the first US cases and fatalities, necessitating immediate and adaptive emergency department (ED) responses.
  • The emergency medicine community's full attention was directed towards managing the evolving crisis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of the system-level response of six Seattle-area emergency departments to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To detail the strategies implemented by the Washington state chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) in collaboration with local EDs.
  • To document the multifaceted approach to managing the initial phase of the pandemic in a major US urban center.

Main Methods:

  • System-level review of emergency response strategies across six Seattle EDs.
  • Analysis of protocols for on- and off-site triage during the pandemic.
  • Examination of personal protective equipment (PPE) management, testing, and reporting procedures.
  • Assessment of early treatment protocols and communication strategies.
  • Evaluation of the impact on front-line healthcare providers.

Main Results:

  • Implementation of diverse triage strategies, including remote and on-site options, to manage patient flow and infection risk.
  • Development and deployment of specific protocols for personal protective equipment (PPE) utilization and conservation.
  • Establishment of robust testing and reporting mechanisms to track COVID-19 cases within the healthcare system and community.
  • Adaptation of early treatment guidelines based on emerging evidence and resource availability.
  • Significant impact on front-line providers, including psychological stress and operational challenges, necessitating targeted support and communication.

Conclusions:

  • The coordinated system-level response by Seattle emergency departments and ACEP demonstrated adaptability in managing the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Effective strategies in triage, PPE management, testing, and communication were crucial for mitigating the impact on healthcare providers and patients.
  • Ongoing evaluation and adaptation of response protocols are essential for sustained preparedness in public health emergencies.