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- Title
Caring for COVID's Most Vulnerable Victims: a Safety-Net Hospital Responds.
- Authors
Komaromy, Miriam; Harris, Miriam; Koenig, Rob M.; Tomanovich, Mary; Ruiz-Mercado, Glorimar; Barocas, Joshua A.
- Abstract
People experiencing homelessness (PEH) are at increased risk of infection from COVID-19[1]-[3] and recommended infection control measures are often not feasible.[4] Frequent handwashing is difficult, shelters are crowded, and physical distancing is not possible; beds often have no barriers between them and are located in large rooms. PARTICIPANTS The CRU served patients who were COVID-infected and experiencing homelessness. AIM BMC created a COVID Recuperation Unit (CRU) site to provide a safe and supportive place for PEH to isolate and receive care for COVID-19 symptoms, SUDs, and mental health disorders.
- Subjects
SAFETY-net health care providers; COVID-19; MENTAL health services; SARS-CoV-2; MEDICAL personnel; HOSPITAL size
- Publication
JGIM: Journal of General Internal Medicine, 2021, Vol 36, Issue 4, p1006
- ISSN
0884-8734
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s11606-020-06499-2