We are experiencing a major health crisis around the world, with so much uncertainty surrounding quality healthcare, reimbursement for services, policy development, and inequities within communities; healthcare managers have a lot to think about going forward.  It is predicted that there will be a second wave of this virus later this year.  Please read the information contained in the links below and answer the following question based on the readings and your personal opinion.

Question:

How can hospital leaders effectively prepare staff, the community, and themselves for a potential second wave of this pandemic?

Links:

https://www.centerforhealthsecurity.org/cbn/2020/cbnreport-02272020.html

https://healthcareexecutive.org/archives/may-june-2020/leading-together-through-covid-19

CDC-Hospital-Pandemic-Influenza-Plan-checklist.pdf