Coping strategies for batch patient admission in super large temporary hospitals: A case review and effectiveness evaluation

Background: In the beginning of March 2022, coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) rapidly spread in Shanghai. In order to cope with the epidemic, more than 110 fangcang hospitals with over 250000 beds were constructed. Thus, effective batch patient admission strategies suitable to meet the characteristics of fangcang hospital are of essential importance. To summarize the experience of batch patient admission during the operation of three super large square cabin hospitals in Shanghai. Methods: : A case review and effectiveness evaluation based on the batch treatment of patients in three super large Super large temporary hospitals in Shanghai. This case review investigated two methods of batch patient admission in three large Super large temporary hospitals established in Shanghai, China, between March and May 2022, and compared the efficiency and risks of the two methods, as well as summarized the coping strategies for batch patient admission in large square cabin hospitals. Results: : Under the same staffing conditions, the batch patient admission mode of “treatment before triage” was used. The average number of patients admitted per hour, the average number of patients admitted within 72 h in each branch, and the maximum number of patients admitted per hour in each branch were significantly higher compared to the traditional patient admission mode of “triage before admission.” However, the proportion of patients who did not meet the admission criteria in this mode was high, and there was a significant medical risk. Conclusions: : Establish a scientific, standardized, and reasonable batch patient admission strategy to effectively respond to the large number of patients admitted to the shelter hospital.