Prepare for a surge in patients

Healthcare facilities and clinicians should prepare to handle a larger number of patients while maintaining ability to care for routine patients. Purchase, acquire, or reserve equipment and resources. These actions can preserve staff personal protective equipment (PPE) and patient care supplies; ensure staff and patient safety; and expand available hospital capacity. PPE Consumption Rate Calculator app estimates how many days a supply will last given current inventory levels and rate of use Keywords: burn rate, long-term care, home care, hospital