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Field Hospital Boston Hope: Defining Culture During Uncertainty.

Jeanette Ives Erickson¹, Michael Allard, Bonnie Blanchfield

¹Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston (Ms Ives Erickson, Mr Allard, and BG Hammond, USA); Harvard School of Public Health, and Brigham Health, Boston, Massachusetts (Dr Blanchfield); MassGeneral Brigham, Boston, Massachusetts (Dr Meyer); Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts (Dr Boland); and East-West Protection, Rockville, Maryland (Dr Vanderwagen).

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Field hospitals were rapidly established to manage coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) patient surges. This article details the creation of Boston Hope, focusing on leadership, collaboration, and the unique care environment during the crisis.

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Healthcare Management
Public Health Preparedness
Infectious Disease Outbreaks

Background:

Hospitals worldwide faced unprecedented patient surges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Existing healthcare infrastructure and surge capacity were insufficient to meet demand.
Field hospitals became a critical solution for expanding patient care capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the implementation process of a field hospital in Boston.
To highlight the development of a unique crisis-specific culture.
To analyze leadership, collaboration, and decision-making in a high-pressure environment.

Main Methods:

First-person accounts from the implementation team.
Case study analysis of the Boston Hope field hospital.

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Qualitative observation of leadership dynamics and management styles.

Main Results:

Boston Hope was successfully established to address COVID-19 patient overflow.
A distinct organizational culture emerged, shaped by the crisis.
Close proximity in the care environment influenced management and decision-making.
Key leadership characteristics under pressure were identified.

Conclusions:

Field hospitals are viable solutions for managing public health emergencies.
Effective leadership and adaptive culture are crucial for crisis response.
The unique environment of field hospitals necessitates specific management approaches.