Strategies of a Private University Hospital Facing COVID-19 in Lebanon Hôtel-Dieu de France Readiness : How Did We Do It ?

Abstract

This article determined four clinical pathways: emergency room,flu clinic, isolation and respiratory infection ward, and critical care, as well as human resources management Different teams were put in place, including doctors from different specialties They volunteered to address different issues besides their clinical duties During a pandemic, a trans-professional cross-functional management is of paramount importance The support of the hospital management and its leadership, the participation of the different medical teams and nursing involvement are of upmost importance to succeed in our endeavor Smooth and transparent communication with the different stakeholders helped us put together a fantastic team still working in synchrony after many weeks of epidemics Many health structures will be exposed to a rising number of patients with COVID-19 and will therefore have to anticipate and prepare