Masters of Scale Rapid Response: Pandemic Planning, Phase Two, w/Dr. Bon Ku (Jefferson University Hospital)
Nov 5, 2020
Dr. Bon Ku, an ER physician at Jefferson University Hospital and director of the Health Design Lab, dives into pandemic planning and healthcare delivery strategies. He discusses the importance of urgent innovation in healthcare as winter approaches, emphasizing the need for better coordination among hospitals and improved resource management. Dr. Ku warns of the potential dangers of complacency and advocates for proactive measures, like telemedicine, to refine emergency care. His insights serve as a wake-up call for the challenges that lie ahead.
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Post-Shift Precautions & South Korea's Success
- Dr. Bon Ku still changes scrubs and showers post-shift as a precaution.
- He highlights South Korea's effective COVID-19 response despite similar initial conditions.
Increased Hospital Burden
- Hospitals now face higher volumes and difficulty distinguishing COVID-19 patients.
- Asymptomatic cases contribute to community spread, increasing emotional trauma.
Patient's Emotional Trauma
- A patient sobbed uncontrollably upon diagnosis due to her sister's COVID-19 death.
- She feared for her grandchildren and pregnant daughter.