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  • Public Health
  • Healthcare Management

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  • The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic presented unprecedented challenges for healthcare facilities.
  • Nursing homes for dependent elderly (EHPADs) were particularly vulnerable due to the high-risk population.
  • Rapid adaptation was essential to manage the crisis and protect residents.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the adaptation process of EHPADs during the COVID-19 outbreak.
  • To identify the clinical and organizational emergencies encountered by caregivers, doctors, and nurses.
  • To explore the crisis management strategies and decision-making of EHPAD directors.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of the EHPAD response to the pandemic.
  • Examination of the experiences of caregivers, coordinating doctors, and nurses.
  • Review of the responsibilities and challenges faced by EHPAD directors.

Main Results:

  • EHPADs faced significant resource strain and operational challenges.
  • Caregivers experienced intense clinical and organizational emergencies.
  • Directors navigated complex decision-making amidst paradoxical recommendations and legal responsibilities.

Conclusions:

  • EHPADs required swift and comprehensive adaptation strategies to manage the COVID-19 crisis.
  • Effective crisis management involved coordinated efforts from all staff levels.
  • Leadership in EHPADs faced unique pressures balancing resident safety, operational demands, and evolving guidelines.