Maria I Ventura, Robert Schaufenbil, Thanhtuyen Do, Juan Carlos Arguello, Jane Siegel, Katherine Warburton
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Abstract
The California Department of State Hospitals and Department of Public Health collaborated to develop infection control programs in five inpatient psychiatric hospitals in response to COVID-19. In the retrospective observational study described here, conducted from March 2020 through February 2023, we calculated seven-day rolling averages of COVID-19 cases overlaid with key interventions, communication strategies, and policies implemented to break down silos for a consistent and coordinated response. Our findings may inform others regarding effective strategies and partnerships with public health experts during future outbreaks. (Am J Public Health. 2024;114(12):1317-1321. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2024.307846).
期刊介绍:
The American Journal of Public Health (AJPH) is dedicated to publishing original work in research, research methods, and program evaluation within the field of public health. The journal's mission is to advance public health research, policy, practice, and education.