, Systematic Review

Hospital Capacity and Capacity Planning in Washington

Systematic Review
Soumya Upadhyay, PhD, MHA
Department of Healthcare Administration and Policy, School of Public Health, University of Nevada Las Vegas‎, NV, USA
Dean Smith, PhD
School of Public Health, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center – New Orleans, LA, USA

Abstract

Abstract

Hospital capacity in the State of Washington may be unable to satisfy the number of COVID-19 patients. The adjusted occupancy rate (adjusted for outpatient equivalent days) places many hospitals near capacity prior to the current pandemic. Models of COVID-19 cases and hospital care generate scenarios under which hospital capacity is insufficient. Short-run tactics involve re-purposing of hospital units and other facilities. Long-run strategies will require organizational commitment and new policies and incentives to address capacity concerns.


Keywords: COVID-19, hospital, capacity, occupancy

 

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