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Tim Putnam: 6 Steps for Rural Hospitals to Cope with a COVID-19 Patient Surge
Submitted by Charlene Ice on Wed, 05/06/2020 - 15:31
- Form a response team
- Increase bed capacity
- Secure equipment
- Boost medical staff
- Work with tertiary partners
- Expand telemedicine
Notes: Tim Putnam is president and CEO of Margaret Mary Health, based in Batesville, Indiana. From an article entitled, "6 Steps for Rural Hospitals to Rise to the Coronavirus Challenge," by Christopher Cheney.
Source: HealthLeaders, May 6, 2020
Source URL: https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/clinical-care/6-steps-rur...
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