Since the Ebola outbreak of 2014, hospitals in the U.S. have improved their ability to deal with emerging infectious diseases, but most are concerned about maintaining this level of preparedness, according to an article on the Becker's Hospital Review website.
Ninety-five percent of hospital administrators say other priorities reduce their ability to focus on emerging infectious diseases when there is no immediate threat.
Administrators say their top challenges include:
Staff time — 90 percent
Sustaining staff competency — 87 percent
Competing priorities for resources — 82 percent
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