Using Hospital Incident Command Systems to Respond to the Pediatric Mental and Behavioral Health Crisis of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Laura Westley; Renee C.B. Manworren; Debrea M. Griffith; Jennifer A Hoffmann; Aron Janssen; Susan Routburg; Karen Richey

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Using Hospital Incident Command Systems to Respond to the Pediatric Mental and Behavioral Health Crisis of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Laura Westley^*, Renee C.B. Manworren, Debrea M. Griffith, Jennifer A Hoffmann, Aron Janssen, Susan Routburg, Karen Richey

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Hospital incident command systems (HICS) were implemented to expand mental and behavioral healthcare (MBHC) services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data on patient census, nurse vacancies, staff injuries, and staff perceptions were analyzed to quantify issues and track progress toward HICS goals. Data, environment of care, staffing, staff support, staff education, and communication resources were developed. After HICS implementation, 84% of nurses reported confidence in providing care to youth with acute MBHC needs. Nurse leaders should consider HICS for addressing other crises.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	96-103
Number of pages	8
Journal	Journal of Nursing Administration
Volume	53
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/NNA.0000000000001254
State	Published - Feb 1 2023

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