Improving Diffusion of Clinical Care Innovations in Public Health Emergencies: 4 Things State and Local Public Health Officials Can Do

RAND Corporation eBooks 2026 Book

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Authors: Claire E. O'Hanlon, Carl Thomas Berdahl, Jessica L. Sousa, Mallika Bhandarkar, Shira H. Fischer, Peter Mendel
DOI: 10.7249/rra4441-6
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Abstract

During the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, emergency department clinicians faced challenges making critical patient care decisions without much evidence. Efficiently spreading new knowledge was critical for saving lives. This document, one in a series, lists strategies for state and local public health officials to strengthen the process of sharing and applying emerging knowledge on patient care before and during public health emergencies.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Disaster Response and Management Health Policy Implementation Science Health Sciences Research and Education

Publication details

Journal / source
RAND Corporation eBooks
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book