The Impacts of COVID-19 on Veterans Affairs Catheterization Laboratory Staff During the First Months of the US Response.
J Cardiovasc Nurs
; 36(6): 595-598, 2021.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered catheterization laboratory (cath lab) practices in diverse ways.OBJECTIVE:
The aim of this study was to understand the impact of COVID-19 on Veterans Affairs (VA) procedural volume and cath lab team experience.METHODS:
Procedural volume and COVID-19 patient data were obtained from the Clinical, Assessment, Reporting and Tracking Program. A mixed methods survey was emailed to VA cath lab staff asking about the COVID-19 response. Descriptive and manifest content analyses were conducted.RESULTS:
Procedural volume decreased from April to September 2020. One hundred four patients with known COVID-19 were treated. Survey response rate was 19% of staff (n = 170/902) from 83% of VA cath labs (n = 67/81). Reassignment to other units, confusion regarding COVID-19 testing, personal protective equipment use, and low patient volume were reported. Anxiety, burnout, and leadership's role on team morale were described.CONCLUSIONS:
Some teams adapted. Others expressed frustration over the lack of control over their practice. Leaders should routinely assess staff needs during the current and future crises.
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Bases de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Veteranos
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COVID-19
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Cardiovasc Nurs
Asunto de la revista:
ANGIOLOGIA
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CARDIOLOGIA
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ENFERMAGEM
Año:
2021
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Article