Should Australian states and territories have designated COVID hospitals in low community transmission? Case study for Western Australia.

作者信息

Ferguson Chantal, Fletcher Robert, Ho Portia, MacLeod Elizabeth

机构信息

Western Australia Department of Health, State Health Incident Coordination Centre, COVID-19 Health Operations, PO Box 8172, Perth Business Centre, WA 6849, Australia. Email:

Western Australia Country Health Service, Safety and Quality, PO Box 6680, East Perth Business Centre, WA 6892, Australia. Email:

出版信息

Aust Health Rev. 2020 Sep;44(5):728-732. doi: 10.1071/AH20199.

DOI:10.1071/AH20199

PMID:32854819

Abstract

This case study describes the process of selecting the most appropriate state-wide hospital system to manage COVID-19 cases in a setting of low community transmission of COVID-19 infection. A rapid review of the literature was conducted of the advantages and disadvantages of having designated COVID hospitals. This led to three different options being presented for discussion. Following consultation, the option chosen was for all hospital facilities to remain prepared to care for COVID-19 patients where they present rather than having specified designated hospitals because this was considered the most practical option currently.

摘要