Indian Health Service Use of Critical Care Response Teams Has Helped to Meet Facility Needs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Description
Provides an overview of the Indian Health Service's (IHS) Critical Care Response Teams (CCRTs) program, which was developed to support IHS and Tribal facilities in caring for critically ill COVID-19 patients. Examines the first five CCRT deployments from June -September 2020. Offers recommendations to leverage CCRT program success to support other IHS care improvement efforts.
Date
09/2021
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Document
Organization
Office of Inspector General (HHS)
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American Indian or Alaska Native · COVID-19 · Healthcare facilities · Policy · Service delivery models · Specialty care