Glasgow, Scotland

Louisa Jordan Hospital

The transformation of non-healthcare buildings was used in many cases as a first emergency strategy at the beginning of the pandemic. This strategy is a solution for healthcare providers to place the pandemic care outside of hospital sites but still use an existing structure. In this study, we have identified six cases.

Areas of study

Areas which incorporate the most important factors to consider when adhering to the mission in threads as it is a pandemic. These areas with their case studies and the strategies.
STAFF
Frontline resources

The most sensitive area when it comes to capacity management. With sufficient capacity in staffing and when (re)educating, there is a substantial possibility of recovery and transforming into a well-functioning and adapted organisation and chain of command.

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SYSTEMS
Workload strategies

Not only technical ones but also systems which are part of medical operations or their support. Changes need to rapidly escalate, and digital functions have become invaluable. Learn how facilities systems and MT systems transform and develop together.

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SUPPLY
Supply chain

Vital for resilient health care from a global and a micro perspective within a hospital. Many countries are about to change their overall strategy for supply chains to became more resilient in crises. 

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SPACE
Logistics optimization

Hospitals’ strategies regarding how to use space were often innovative and showed proof of adaptability, which made it possible to handle the challenges of the physical environment. Relocation and repurposing were frequently the answer.

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