Publications by authors named "Todd Bloom"
Background: In March 2020, the caseload of patients positive for COVID-19 in hospitals began increasing rapidly, creating fear and anxiety among health care workers and concern about supplies of personal protective equipment.
Objectives: To determine if implementing safety zones improves the perceptions of safety, well-being, workflow, and teamwork among hospital staff caring for patients during a pandemic.
Methods: A safety zone process was implemented to designate levels of contamination risk and appropriate activities for certain areas.