Dr. Asaf Bitton talks about both the losses and the opportunities presented by COVID-19 ahead of his keynote address at the virtual IHI Primary Care Summit 2020.
By Rebecca Weintraub, MD Like many families, we watched summer plans for our two children dissolve as the COVID-19 pandemic raged unchecked and travel restrictions mounted, forcing many camps to go virtual or shut down. As we scrambled to find alternatives, we learned of two camps opening in-person in Maine, a state within driving distance… Continue reading Serving as a First Time Camp Doctor in the Midst of a Pandemic: Lessons in Adaptive Leadership
By Mary Brindle, MD, MPH A pediatric surgeon’s job is characterized by urgency — whether operating on a neonate born with a life-threatening condition or a teenager badly injured in a motor vehicle collision. We are familiar with rapid decision-making informed by best evidence. These are qualities that proved essential in confronting the COVID-19 pandemic.… Continue reading Adapting Health Systems During Crisis: Applying Research to Practice
Platform to help expand COVID-19 testing access nationwide.
By Laura Subramanian, Anthony McDonnell, Robert Van Exan, Julie Rosenberg, Prashant Yadav, and Rebecca Weintraub As the world awaits the results of COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials, we need to invest now in systems to ensure equitable global vaccine delivery. Sixteen vaccine experts from the vaccine industry, academic and regulatory agencies interviewed by the Center for… Continue reading Vaccine experts speak out on COVID-19 vaccines and how to prepare
The Parabola Project offers education leaders tools and strategies to minimize health risks while maximizing learning when reopening schools. Ariadne Labs and The Learning Accelerator launched the Parabola Project to help school system leaders identify options for school reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Parabola Project draws on expertise from both the education and health… Continue reading Parabola Project: Tools and Strategies for Reopening Schools
Tools for approaching surgical reopening and successful triage.
By Noah Nunnelly *Names and details have been changed to protect privacy. Mary* (not her real name) has been working at a nursing home as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) for many years; she cares deeply for her patients, takes pride in her facility, and does hard work. Sometimes, her shift will last 16 hours.… Continue reading A Nursing Home: Lessons from the Greenhouse Model of Care