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

Should Australian states and territories have designated COVID hospitals in low community transmission? Case study for Western Australia. Aust Health Rev. 2020 Aug 28;: Authors: Ferguson C, Fletcher R, Ho P, MacLeod E 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. PMID: 32854819 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Australian Health Review - Category: Hospital Management Authors: Tags: Aust Health Rev Source Type: research