Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh preps for patient moves

Hi folks, it’s Scott Wallask. Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh had a great idea as part of its preparation to move to a new facility in May.

On February 21, hospital staff members moved about two dozen mannequin patients via ambulances between the old and new sites. The critique of this test will hopefully reveal the strenghts of the hospital’s planning process, as well as any weaknesses that need improvement.

Children’s Hospital, which is part of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center system, will need to successfully transfer about 150 real patients on May 2 to the new facility, some of whom will be in critical condition.

I couldn’t help but think what an interesting position the hospital and city are in by being able to drill for an event that officials absolutely know will occur.

Has anyone else out there used mock patients for this type of exercise?