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COVID-19: preparing for second surge and getting back on track for radiology
Lionel Tim-Ee Cheng1, Marta E Heilbrun2, Dushyant Sahani3
1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
BJR Open
|January 7, 2021
Summary
Radiology departments adapted to COVID-19 by creating capacity, sustaining services, and using technology for safe patient care. Strategies addressed pandemic surges and ensured safe reemergence of imaging services.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Healthcare Management
- Pandemic Response
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted healthcare systems globally, necessitating rapid adaptation in radiology departments.
- Academic radiology programs faced unprecedented challenges in managing patient care, staff safety, and service continuity during the pandemic.
- Disruptions included surges in COVID-19 cases, reduced imaging services, and the need for new operational protocols.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and share strategies implemented by major North American and Asian academic radiology departments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To highlight adaptive mechanisms for managing patient surges, ensuring service sustainability, and maintaining safety.
- To discuss approaches for safe reemergence of imaging services post-pandemic surge.
Main Methods:
- This opinion piece is based on a webinar featuring leaders from three large academic radiology programs.
- Discussions focused on institutional experiences and strategic responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Case examples from Asian, Southwestern US, and Pacific Northwest US healthcare systems were presented.
Main Results:
- An Asian hospital system created capacity for over 5000 COVID-19 patients, sustained services, and developed adaptive mechanisms for future surges.
- A Southwestern US medical system developed long-term strategies for safe imaging services and utilized technology for interprofessional connections.
- A Pacific Northwest healthcare enterprise outlined strategies for reemerging from reduced imaging services post-pandemic surge.
Conclusions:
- Academic radiology departments successfully implemented diverse strategies to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Key strategies included capacity building, service sustainment, technology integration, and adaptive planning for future events.
- These experiences provide valuable insights for optimizing radiology operations during public health crises.
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