Wiersch, Jacob
(2021)
Hospital Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.
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Abstract
Hospital operations is a broad description of a complex field, but its complexity does not diminish its importance. Delivering health to communities is challenging, and even minor hiccups can cause severe ripple effects. In 2020, the globe was faced with an unprecedented public health crisis, which presented an unprecedented disruption to healthcare. Hospitals were quick to respond, but as the crisis in the US has surpassed one year, many hospitals are coming to terms with the unsustainability of interventions that were never intended to be long-term solutions. Healthcare at its core is about people – both patients and staff – but if corrective action is not taken immediately, the long-term impact on the wellbeing of communities has tremendous public health significance. This document sets forth an account of hospital operations throughout the pandemic, highlights the challenges faced by operational leaders, and makes recommendations for policy leaders to address the shortcomings of the current model.
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Other Thesis, Dissertation, or Long Paper
(Master Essay)
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| Status: |
Unpublished |
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| Contributors: |
| Contribution | Contributors Name | Email | Pitt Username | ORCID  |
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| Committee Chair | Friede, Samuel | friede@pitt.edu | friede | UNSPECIFIED | | Committee Member | Giuntella, Osea | osea.giuntella@pitt.edu | osea.giuntella | UNSPECIFIED | | Committee Member | Zell, Kathleen | zellka@upmc.edu | UNSPECIFIED | UNSPECIFIED |
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| Date: |
10 May 2021 |
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Submission |
| Number of Pages: |
47 |
| Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
| Schools and Programs: |
School of Public Health > Health Policy & Management |
| Degree: |
MHA - Master of Health Administration |
| Thesis Type: |
Master Essay |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| Date Deposited: |
10 May 2021 21:32 |
| Last Modified: |
10 May 2021 21:32 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/40791 |
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