Resources for Hospital Administrators
SBM Calls for Health Worker Safeguards during Crisis
SBM joined 10 other organizations in calling for health worker safeguards.
COVID-19 and Changes to our Behavior
The author reflects on how COVID-19 may change our behavior permanently.
Don't let the COVID-19 pandemic delay childhood vaccinations
Preventing additional diseases, especially during the pandemic, is critical for keeping hospitals operational and not overwhelming medical staff.
Strategies to Address COVID-19 Related Stressors in Healthcare Settings
Healthcare workers are facing unprecedented demands during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are a few strategies that healthcare workers can use to manage the challenges of the pandemic.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Vicarious Trauma Among Healthcare Workers
In pre-COVID-19 times, an estimated 16% of emergency room physicians and 20-30% of nurses met the criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder. While we do not have data to report the impact of the global pandemic on these numbers, we can identify factors that may lead to increased risk, including witnessing numerous patient deaths, working with grieving families, being isolated, lack of personal protective equipment, and anxiety over personal health and the health of loved ones.
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): telemedicine and remote care delivery in a time of medical crisis, implementation, and challenges
The novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus has led to many challenges throughout the world, one of which is the delivery of health care to patients while they remain home.