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- - Recent worries about a possible influenza pandemic emphasize the importance of preparing offsite Alternate Care Centers (ACCs) for patient overflow during emergencies.
- - The success of managing patient surges during a pandemic heavily relies on local health systems being well-prepared ahead of time.
- - Hospitalists, with their growing influence in health systems, should collaborate with administration to create effective ACC plans for future influenza outbreaks.
Article Abstract
Recent concerns about an influenza pandemic have highlighted the need to plan for offsite Alternate Care Centers (ACCs). The likelihood of a successful response to patient surges will depend on the local health systems' ability to prepare well in advance of an influenza pandemic. Our health system has worked closely with our state's medical biodefense network to plan the establishment of an ACC for an influenza pandemic. As hospitalists have expanded their roles in their local health systems, they are poised to play a major role in planning for the next influenza pandemic. Hospitalists should work with their health system's administration in developing an ACC plan.
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