In a novel pandemic, health care leaders are tasked with designing and implementing Crisis Standards of Care protocols to guide clinicians in the event that a surge of cases outpaces the supply of critical care resources. Leaders need to actively engage communities who will be impacted by these protocols, with particular attention to vulnerable groups, including racial and ethnic minorities, and those with disabilities.
Addressing Challenges Associated with Operationalizing a Crisis Standards of Care Protocol for the Covid-19 Pandemic