A Guide to Academic Crisis Response: Strategies for Nursing Schools During COVID-19 and Beyond
1Author Affiliations: Senior Manager of Executive Communications and Engagement (Ms Hayes) and Dean and Professor (Dr McCauley), Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Atlanta, Georgia.
Background:
COVID-19 has tested the capacity of every nursing school, but its impact has varied according to the size, location, and baseline infrastructure of each school. This makes the pandemic an important lens through which to study crisis management principles, such as flexibility and scalability (the ability to expand and reduce efforts based on situational demands).
Purpose:
This article provides a roadmap for academic crisis management, modeled on the National Incident Management System (NIMS). It is tailored to the unique needs of nursing schools and applies COVID-19 as a case study.
Methods:
The authors explore the elements of the NIMS that were deployed within 1 top-ranked school of nursing during COVID-19.
Results And Conclusions:
The article includes best practices, tips, and resources to help academic nurse leaders and educators navigate large-scale or unprecedented crises, such as COVID-19.
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