NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue has launched a “mystery patient” program to help healthcare facilities strengthen preparedness for avian influenza and other infectious diseases.
The program will send trained clinical evaluators posing as patients with symptoms and exposure histories consistent with avian flu to test real-time response at participating facilities, according to an April 28 hospital news release.
The voluntary program is available to hospitals, emergency departments and ambulatory care settings across Region 2, which includes New York, New Jersey and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Each drill lasts up to two hours and evaluates identification, isolation, infection control protocols and notification of public health authorities. Participating facilities will receive an after-action report and improvement plan outlining their strengths and gaps.
Becker’s 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit is the top tier event that the people leading the future of pharmacy convene. This 3-day event is built specifically for Chief Pharmacy Officers and senior pharmacy leaders. The sessions examine the workforce, financial and clinical priorities shaping pharmacy today. Becker’s is where candid discussions flourish and new ideas thrive. Becker's 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit
