What will the altered standards of care be for clinics during a pandemic?
If we experience a severe pandemic influenza, it is anticipated that clinics will modify their daily schedules to accommodate the significant surge in outpatient care. Most regions are participating in regional clinic preparedness planning committees to determine how to collaborate with hospitals and alternate care sites (off-site care facilities) to provide surge capacity. For clinics, this could include expanding clinic hours and determining whether a clinic will provide routine or specialized care during a pandemic influenza. For example, some clinics may provide specialized care including overnight stays. Other clinics may decide to close and send staff to work at neighboring clinics or alternate care sites.
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