How Does the Healthcare System Work During Outbreaks? Crash Course Outbreak Science

What are the two main goals of hospitals during ordinary times?

• Treating patients and conducting research

• Providing therapies and stopping others from becoming unwell

• Treating people who are unwell and stopping others from becoming unwell

• Conducting surgeries and community outreach

Why do hospitals need additional resources during an outbreak?

• To expand their research capabilities

• To accommodate more patients and prevent infections

• To build new hospital wings

• To increase their staff salaries

What is PPE and why is it important during an outbreak?

• Personal Protective Equipment, to minimize infection risk

• Public Protection Equipment, to safeguard the community

• Professional Protective Equipment, to protect hospital property

• Patient Protection Equipment, to ensure patient safety

How can hospitals increase their workforce capacity during an outbreak?

• By outsourcing medical services

• By closing non-essential departments

• By reducing patient intake

• By hiring more staff and extending work hours

What challenge did Liberia face during the Ebola outbreak in 2014?

• Unclear infection prevention strategies

• Lack of medical supplies

• Insufficient hospital infrastructure

• Inadequate funding for healthcare

How do public healthcare systems typically fund their operations?

• Through private donations

• By charging patients directly

• Via taxes and social contributions

• Through international aid

What is a potential financial strategy for hospitals to increase capacity during an outbreak?

• Cutting down on non-essential services

• Creating a reserve of money or securing a loan

• Raising treatment costs

• Reducing staff salaries

What is a key factor in ensuring healthcare systems are resilient?

• Ensuring steady and reliable funding

• Having a large number of hospitals

• Relying on international support

• Focusing solely on urban areas

How can healthcare be distributed more evenly during an outbreak?

• By limiting services to essential treatments only

• By focusing on high-income areas

• Through community health clinics and coordination

• By centralizing all healthcare services

What will the next episode focus on?

• The role of technology in healthcare

• The future of medical research

• Epidemiology and identifying outbreaks

• The history of healthcare systems