Nursing leader

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Human resources preparedness

P5

Health professionals received rapid training, focused on the care of critically ill patients, care for invasive mechanical ventilation, the mobilization of critically ill patients, the administration of vasoactive drugs and sedations. They were also trained in the use of new equipment, such as multiparameter monitors.

P6

We did an immediate mass training of the entire hospital cleaning staff, in-hospital patient transport staff, nutrition and pantry service staff, which served these patients.

Physical structure, equipment and supplies preparedness

P3

Equipment acquisitions were made through permanent purchases and, in some cases, through temporary leasing.

We started to have daily meetings to monitor the acquisition process, since it was based on institutional projections. Therefore, if the context of the pandemic changed, it might be necessary to change the quantity and characteristics of the equipment being purchased.

P5

We purchased shelving units for individual PPE storage for all hospital areas. We have implemented carts containing gloves, cleaning product, and garbage space for PPE doffing. These carts are mobile, so professionals can use it close to the purge areas to feel safer when cleaning their glasses or face shield.

The adequacy of patient care

P5

We have implemented clinical indicators to estimate the complexity of patients with confirmed COVID-19 based on the clinical deterioration score.