Health policy and leadership models during the COVID-19 pandemic: A review. (September 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nicola, Maria; Sohrabi, Catrin; Mathew, Ginimol; Kerwan, Ahmed; Al-Jabir, Ahmed; Griffin, Michelle; Agha, Maliha; Agha, Riaz
• Is Part Of: International journal of surgery. Volume 81(2020)
• Page Start: 122
• Page End: 129
• Publication Date: 2020-09
• Subjects: Novel coronavirus -- COVID-19 -- Leadership -- Healthcare policy -- Management; Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative -- Periodicals; 617.005
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2020.07.026
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1743-9191

Abstract

Abstract: On March 11, 2020, the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). Approximately 19.3 million people have now been infected and over 700, 000 have died. This global public health crisis has since cascaded into a series of challenges for leaders around the world, threatening both the health and economy of populations. This paper attempts to compartmentalise leadership aspects, allowing a closer examination of published reports and the analysis of current outcomes, thus enabling the authors to formulate a number of evidence-based recommendations on the de-escalation of restrictions. Highlights: Communication proves to be an invaluable aspect of exemplar leadership. Prompt preparation enables safer working conditions for frontline staff. The ability to abruptly alter leadership course when necessary requires courage. Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic are likely to change healthcare indefinitely.