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Letter: Neurosurgery Residency in the COVID-19 Era: Experiences and Insights From Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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To the Editor: At Thomas Jefferson University, a 1000-bed quaternary care hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, our neurosurgical service has cared for numerous patients testing positive for the novel coronavirus and… Click to show full abstract

To the Editor: At Thomas Jefferson University, a 1000-bed quaternary care hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, our neurosurgical service has cared for numerous patients testing positive for the novel coronavirus and also presenting with neurosurgical conditions. The institution has created a university-wide tiered system of classifying cases based on urgency and implemented strict policies governing visitation to the hospital, and has taken decisions on the management of risk of exposure and utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Keywords: hospital philadelphia; hospital; jefferson university; thomas jefferson; university; philadelphia pennsylvania

Journal Title: Neurosurgery
Year Published: 2020

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