Takeaways Issue 1: COVID-19 test results Hospitals are once again dealing with testing problems, and some consumers have to wait between 10-14 days for results. Issue 2: masks  Masks are essential to lowering the threat of this virus. Right now, the dynamic around wearing a mask is polarizing. If you wear one, you are labeled…

Takeaways

Issue 1: COVID-19 test results

• Hospitals are once again dealing with testing problems, and some consumers have to wait between 10-14 days for results.

Issue 2: masks 

• Masks are essential to lowering the threat of this virus.
• Right now, the dynamic around wearing a mask is polarizing.
  • If you wear one, you are labeled a sheep, and if you don’t, you are a heartless monster.
  • Unfortunately, we are seeing these two sides separate even further due to ongoing contradictions in reports about the safety of masks.
  • The good news is that more and more people are coming around, and hopefully, soon, the general public would be willing to wear a mask.

Issue 3: A second shutdown  

• Even if you are not experiencing problems currently, you need to start planning for it now.
• There should be an agreed-upon plan before we find ourselves in this situation. 
• If you stay open, you must ask:
  • What are the necessary steps we need to take to keep it safe?
  • How do we ensure the public it’s safe to receive care within our hospitals?
• Always keep the public informed.
  • If you need to shut down, you need to be forthcoming about it.
• It’s important to clearly communicate the why behind hospitals shutting down elective procedures again.