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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Hotel Living
- Dr. Bon Ku lived in a hotel for a few days in spring due to COVID-19's unclear transmission.
- Now, understanding it's mainly aerosolized, he's back home.
Improved Treatment, Lack of Preparedness
- COVID-19 transmission knowledge improved, resulting in fewer deaths despite rising cases.
- Preparedness, however, remains a significant challenge.
Rising Cases, PPE Shortages
- Despite better treatment knowledge and testing, Philadelphia faces record-high daily cases.
- PPE shortages persist nationwide, causing concern for healthcare workers.