As a trusted healthcare staffing partner to health systems and facilities around the country, Cross Country Healthcare has conducted a recent survey of healthcare executives to uncover strategies to prepare for such an event. 

The impending influenza season is on the minds of healthcare executives, with everyone wondering what may happen with the collision of the COVID-19 pandemic with the flu this winter. Given the potential of a patient caseload for seasonal flu running concurrently with the COVID-19 caseload, healthcare organizations will need to plan for a significant strain on the operational and staffing functions. Further, the two diseases may even result in a multiplier effect as the population most at risk of complications from seasonal flu are also those at highest risk from COVID-19.
As a trusted healthcare staffing partner to health systems and facilities around the country, Cross Country Healthcare has conducted a recent survey of healthcare executives to uncover strategies to prepare for such an event. In fact, 83% of respondents said it is extremely/highly likely that another surge capacity crisis will happen with the potential of COVID-19 and influenza cases occurring simultaneously. 

The bottom line is this year’s flu season could quickly turn into a very challenging situation for our country's healthcare system. The critical need to plan now for a demanding, prolonged, and complex patient care event cannot be overlooked or underestimated. Download our report to learn more about <a href="https://www.crosscountryhealthcare.com/docs/covid flu 2020 report.pdf">how facilities and systems are preparing</a> for this potential perfect storm. 

Need staffing support to help you navigate the ‘twindemic’? We are <a href="https://www.crosscountryhealthcare.com/staffinghelp">here to help</a>.

Cross Country Healthcare

COVID-19 and Seasonal Flu: Planning for a Potential Perfect Storm

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