UVMHN Surge Triggers and Threshold Based Response

PDF presentation from the Spring 2024 HCMC Virtual Symposium by UVMHN Care Coordination System: Lauren Rolandini, Network Beds / Capacity Command Center Manager and Michael Conti, Transfer Center / Emergency Communications Center Manager

Description:

This presentation outlines the University of Vermont Health Network's (UVMHN) approach to managing capacity and responding to surges. It describes the Care Coordination System (CCS) and the roles of various hospitals within the network.

The presentation details local and network-wide surge planning and response strategies, categorized by census levels (Green, Yellow, Orange, Red) based on bed utilization projections. Each level triggers specific actions, such as daily connections, transfer facilitation, capacity huddles, and escalation to centralized resources. The goal is to optimize patient flow, manage capacity effectively, and ensure timely care delivery across the network.