As the novel coronavirus shook America's way of life and exposed the holes within all of our systems, one system became an overnight reality show that EVERYONE was watching: Healthcare. The pandemic placed healthcare workers on the front line against this pandemic, and left medical facilities, regulatory agencies, and supply chains everywhere scrambling for cover...Literally, as there was no PPE to be found. Four leaders in the Sterilization, Reprocessing, and Leadership industries came together to share key takeaways from their experiences during the COVID-19 Pandemic. In hopes that leaders understand how to be proactive every day, so when the next pandemic comes, these leaders are prepared for whatever comes their way. What I Learned During the Pandemic (WILD: The Pandemic) is an essential must-read for Sterile Processing Professionals and anyone in healthcare leadership looking to better understand how the novel coronavirus has impacted critical, yet often overlooked departments. The authors' insight serves as a much-needed guidepost, not only as the world continues to learn more about the moving target that is novel coronavirus, but also as healthcare professionals look to one another to apply the valuable lessons learned to help tame future beasts.
