Predictors of postpandemic preparedness for special pathogens

In the post-pandemic world, healthcare institutions must invest in special pathogen responses to maximize patient safety. The purpose of this study was to ascertain predictors related to post-pandemic preparedness for special pathogens. Having a special pathogens team and being located in a large metropolitan area were the strongest predictors of perceived preparedness. In this survey of 31 hospitals, large metropolitan facilities had 9.5-fold odds of reporting preparedness for special pathogens; hospitals with special pathogens teams had a 14.3-fold odds of reporting preparedness for special pathogens.

Kuhnly MM, Adams Barker CM, Stewart KO, Kim JJ. Predictors of postpandemic preparedness for special pathogens. Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology. 2024;4(1):e122. doi:10.1017/ash.2024.393