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Description : Presentation of Ethical Concerns at Elmhurst Hospital Center in NY

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Published on : Jul 12, 2020 | Views : 173 | Downloads : 0

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ETHICS of ELMHURST HOSPITAL CENTER
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Areas of Concern
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Duty to Plan: Managing Uncertainty Testing – Public Health and Adequate Testing Supplies Adequate Testing Supplies Results needed quicker Healthcare Workers - Staffing Levels Inadequate staffing levels
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Duty to Safeguard: Supporting Workers and Protecting Vulnerable Populations Healthcare Workers - Fatigue, Mental Health Insufficient time for recovery between shifts Increased anxiety and depression Patient Care – Availability, Community Health 24/7 access to comprehensive, quality health care services
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Duty to Guide: Contingency Levels of Care and Crisis Standards of Care Treatment Shortage of Equipment Vital equipment and oxygen hindered patient care Placed staff at increased risk due to lack of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hospital Beds 545 bed public facility Hospital typically at or near capacity prior to the pandemic Not enough Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Beds Triage Busiest Emergency Department in New York state COVID versus non-COVID patients
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WAY FORWARD FOR SUCCESS Non-Covid patients are being evenly distributed throughout the available medical centers (most within 20 minutes of Elmhurst) Non-ICU wards transitioned to accept ICU patients Tent set up outside for screening and treatment of non-critical patients Nurse advice line Allocate ambulatory clinic staff to the tent, releasing ER staff to care for more critical patients Appropriate allocation of staff and supplies PPE (masks, face shields, gloves, booties, head coverings, and gowns), medical supplies (test kits, oxygen, etc.), and ventilators. Leadership empowerment Autonomy and awareness to adjust workflows, repurpose treatment rooms, and direct admission processes