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Are Healthcare Workers In The Hospital Ready For Disasters In The Community?, Nicholas Hromek Jan 2020

Are Healthcare Workers In The Hospital Ready For Disasters In The Community?, Nicholas Hromek

Student Research Poster Presentations 2020

This poster presents the idea that healthcare workers in hospitals are not equipped for disasters in the community. During such a vulnerable and relevant time such as the COVID-19 pandemic, this poster focuses on the pitfalls of the healthcare and hospital system.


The Impact Of Covid-19 On Radiation Oncology Treatments, Lauren Fink Jan 2020

The Impact Of Covid-19 On Radiation Oncology Treatments, Lauren Fink

Medical Imaging Senior Posters

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, hospitals became overwhelmed. There was a lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) and a lack of capacity within emergency departments, which caused a panic amongst medical facilities. Facilities were forced to prioritize patients and cancel appointments that were not urgent. Many doctors’ appointments were switched to tele-visits to limit exposure to the virus and to allow priority to COVID-19 patients. Not only were diagnostic testing and treatments postponed or canceled, but news was published that those who were immunosuppressed need to take extra precautions because the risk of fatality is greater for those with preexisting …