医学
劳动力
大流行
焦点小组
爆发
2019年冠状病毒病(COVID-19)
医疗保健
家庭医学
浪涌容量
社区参与
护理部
公共关系
疾病
经济增长
业务
营销
传染病(医学专业)
政治学
病理
病毒学
经济
作者
April Joy Damian,Melanie Gonzalez,May Oo,Daren Anderson
标识
DOI:10.3122/jabfm.2021.s1.200167
摘要
Background:
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak poses serious health risks, particularly for older adults and persons with underlying chronic medical conditions. Community health centers (CHCs) serve as the patient medical home for populations that are disproportionately more susceptible to COVID-19; yet, there is a lack of understanding of current efforts in place by CHCs to prepare for and respond to the pandemic. Methods:
We used a comprehensive cross-sectional survey and focus groups with health care personnel to understand the needs and current efforts in place by CHCs, and we derived themes from the focus group data. Results:
Survey respondents (n = 234; 19% response rate) identified COVID-19 infection prevention and control (76%), safety precautions (72%), and screening, diagnostic testing, and management of patients (66%) as major educational needs. Focus group findings (n = 39) highlighted 5 key themes relevant to readiness: leadership, resources, workforce capacity, communication, and formal policies and procedures. Conclusion:
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated long-standing CHC capacity issues making it challenging for them to adequately respond to the outbreak. Policies promoting greater investment in CHCs may strengthen them to better meet the needs of the most vulnerable members of society, and thereby help flatten the curve.
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