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Public Health Academic Alliance for COVID-19 Response: The Role of a National Medical Task Force in Puerto Rico

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  • Marcia Cruz-Correa

    (Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan 00936, Puerto Rico, USA
    Division of Cancer Biology, University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center, San Juan 00936, Puerto Rico, USA
    On behalf of the Puerto Rico Medical Task Force COVID-19.)

  • Elba C. Díaz-Toro

    (Department of Restorative Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan 00936, Puerto Rico, USA
    On behalf of the Puerto Rico Medical Task Force COVID-19.)

  • Jorge L. Falcón

    (Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan 00936, Puerto Rico, USA
    On behalf of the Puerto Rico Medical Task Force COVID-19.)

  • Enid J. García-Rivera

    (Endowed Health Services Research Center, School of Medicine, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan 00936, Puerto Rico, USA
    On behalf of the Puerto Rico Medical Task Force COVID-19.)

  • Humberto M. Guiot

    (Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan 00936, Puerto Rico, USA
    Department of Microbiology and Medical Zoology, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan 00936, Puerto Rico, USA
    On behalf of the Puerto Rico Medical Task Force COVID-19.)

  • Wanda T. Maldonado-Dávila

    (School of Pharmacy, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan 00936, Puerto Rico, USA
    On behalf of the Puerto Rico Medical Task Force COVID-19.)

  • Karen G. Martínez

    (Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan 00936, Puerto Rico, USA
    On behalf of the Puerto Rico Medical Task Force COVID-19.)

  • William Méndez-Latalladi

    (Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan 00936, Puerto Rico, USA
    On behalf of the Puerto Rico Medical Task Force COVID-19.)

  • Cynthia M. Pérez

    (Graduate School of Public Health, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan 00936, Puerto Rico, USA
    On behalf of the Puerto Rico Medical Task Force COVID-19.)

  • Myrna L. Quiñones-Feliciano

    (Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan 00936, Puerto Rico, USA
    On behalf of the Puerto Rico Medical Task Force COVID-19.)

  • Juan Carlos Reyes

    (Graduate School of Public Health, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan 00936, Puerto Rico, USA
    On behalf of the Puerto Rico Medical Task Force COVID-19.)

  • Pablo Rodríguez

    (Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan 00936, Puerto Rico, USA
    Puerto Rico Trauma Center, San Juan 00935, Puerto Rico, USA
    On behalf of the Puerto Rico Medical Task Force COVID-19.)

  • Jorge Santana-Bagur

    (Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan 00936, Puerto Rico, USA
    On behalf of the Puerto Rico Medical Task Force COVID-19.)

  • Luis C. Torrellas

    (Menonita Health System, Aibonito 00705, Puerto Rico, USA
    On behalf of the Puerto Rico Medical Task Force COVID-19.)

  • Dharma Vázquez

    (Graduate School of Public Health, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan 00936, Puerto Rico, USA
    On behalf of the Puerto Rico Medical Task Force COVID-19.)

  • Guillermo J. Vázquez

    (Department of Microbiology and Medical Zoology, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan 00936, Puerto Rico, USA
    On behalf of the Puerto Rico Medical Task Force COVID-19.)

  • Segundo Rodríguez-Quilichini

    (Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan 00936, Puerto Rico, USA
    On behalf of the Puerto Rico Medical Task Force COVID-19.)

Abstract

Alliances between the government and academic communities can be a key component of the public health response to an emergency such as the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The Governor of Puerto Rico designated the Puerto Rico Medical Task Force (MTF) COVID-19 to provide direct guidance and evaluation of the government response to the epidemic in Puerto Rico. Several work groups were formed within the MTF to create protocols and provide evidence-based recommendations on different public health aspects. The collaboration between the academia and the government enhanced the Puerto Rican public health response and contributed to the reduction seen in the contagion curve. Healthcare services and hospitals have not reached their maximum patient care capacity and the death toll has been controlled. Incorporating a national MTF with members of the academia into the government structure was beneficial during the COVID-19 response in Puerto Rico. A similar strategy could serve as a model for other states or territories and countries in similar scenarios.

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  • Marcia Cruz-Correa & Elba C. Díaz-Toro & Jorge L. Falcón & Enid J. García-Rivera & Humberto M. Guiot & Wanda T. Maldonado-Dávila & Karen G. Martínez & William Méndez-Latalladi & Cynthia M. Pérez & Myr, 2020. "Public Health Academic Alliance for COVID-19 Response: The Role of a National Medical Task Force in Puerto Rico," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(13), pages 1-14, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:13:p:4839-:d:380556
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