Lessons for tomorrow: The role of relationships and mindfulness in sustaining services during a crisis

Author:

Hajjar Lauren,Sullivan Erin,Maurer Marsha,Yang Julius

Abstract

Background The COVID-19 pandemic placed unprecedented demands on hospitals around the globe, making timely crisis response critical for organizational success. One mechanism that has played an effective role in health care service management during large-scale crises is the Hospital Incident Command System. Purpose The aim of this article was to understand the role of HICS in the management of a large academic medical center and its impact on relationships and communication among providers in the delivery of services during a crisis. Methodology This mixed methods study was based on meeting observations, document reviews, semistructured interviews, and two measures of team performance within an academic medical center in the Northeast during the COVID-19 pandemic. Descriptive and bivariate analyses were applied, and qualitative data were coded and analyzed for themes. Results HICS provided a systematic information-sharing and decision-making process that increased communication and coordination among team members. Analyses indicate a correlation between dimensions of relational coordination and organizational mindfulness. Qualitative data revealed the importance of shared meetings and huddles and the evolution of HICS across multiple waves of the crisis. Conclusion HICS facilitated organizational improvements during the crisis response and generated opportunities to maintain specific coordination practices beyond the crisis. The prolonged implementation of HICS during the COVID-19 pandemic created challenges, including the disruption of the routine leadership structure. Practical Implications Applying relational coordination and organizational mindfulness frameworks may allow hospitals to leverage communications and relationships within a high-stakes environment to improve service delivery.

Publisher

Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)

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