Survey: Doctors aren't confident about U.S. preparedness for outbreak

The recent survey found that most doctors aren't very worried about the coronavirus, but their patients are


A recent survey has found that doctors aren't confident about the U.S. preparedness for a coronavirus outbreak, according to an article on the Fierce Healthcare website.

The recent survey also found that while most doctors aren't very worried about the coronavirus, their patients are

The survey from InCrowd said that among 150 doctors only 9 percent feel confident they could identify a patient who has contracted the coronavirus. Just one in four physicians feels very prepared to treat coronavirus patients.

While only 9 percent of respondents rated themselves as being very concerned about the coronavirus, 28 percent said their patients are very concerned.

Read the article.



February 26, 2020


Topic Area: Infection Control


Recent Posts

Laser Scanning: Reducing Risk in Construction Projects

VDC technology allows teams to define scope based on verified conditions, not on assumptions, reducing change orders and schedule delays.


MOBs Get Smarter and More Complex as Space Pressures Mount

Healthcare facilities teams are turning to data-driven space strategies while adapting to increasingly sophisticated building demands.


Ascension Saint Thomas Sets Date for Groundbreaking on New Hospital and Health Campus

The groundbreaking ceremony will be held on June 16.


Women in Construction Sees Growth on Florida Jobsite

More than 60 women are part of the workforce building a new Orlando Health Hospital.


Managing Soft Surfaces, Clean or Soiled

Soft surfaces present a cross-contamination risk, even if they’re arriving from the laundry. Here are some best practices to handle both soiled and clean linens.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

 
 
 
 

Healthcare Facilities Today membership includes free email newsletters from our facility-industry brands.

Facebook   Twitter   LinkedIn   Posts

Copyright © 2023 TradePress. All rights reserved.