COVID Chronicle

Attendance included but was not limited to clinical areas; infection prevention; business operations; supply chain; lab and pharmacy; marketing and communications; finance and planning; human resources; and other critical systems. This marked the first time an incident command structure had been activated from the system to lead our member organizations through a crisis while providing an equal voice for all members.

Incident Command Members

“Early in the response we realized that we were all working towards the same goal but at different paces, and the fact that we could be more efficient and consistent across the system was apparent to all. The infection prevention council quickly adapted our meeting structure to allow both collaborative discussions and in-depth workgroups. We identified the various strengths of the members to leverage the strengths of an individual to meet the needs of the system. Within a few weeks we were working as an efficient team, and collectively we have been able to provide guidance and policies to the system. COVID-19 has been a challenge but it’s been rewarding to watch the team grow and evolve from individuals working separately, to a team that works and supports each as a unified voice.”

Medical Specialists

Laboratory

Medical Equipment

Communications

Pharmacy

Environmental Services (EVS)

Government Affairs

Work Health

Nutrition Services

Information Systems (IS)

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Security

Facilities

Finance

– Suzanne Moreshead, RN, BSN Infection Control Specialist Co-Chair NLH System Infection Prevention and Control Council Sebasticook Valley Hospital

• External Testing/Assessment • Supply Chain • System Surge Strategy Planning Stand up of Targeted Work Groups: • Behavioral Health • Zoom/Telehealth • Alternate Site Planning

• LTC/SNF Surge Planning • Ethical D/M Guidelines • Rapid Assessment Requests

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