The "Independent Review of New Jersey’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic," conducted by Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP, is a comprehensive review that evaluates New Jersey’s preparedness, response and lessons learned during the pandemic. It also provides recommendations to enhance future emergency management.
The following is a summary of the report's key findings and recommendations.
Pre-pandemic preparedness
The report highlights that New Jersey and the nation were unprepared for the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite having a century to learn from the 1918 influenza pandemic, the lack of robust plans and resources hindered an adequate response.
Healthcare infrastructure and resources
The state faced challenges due to an inadequate health care infrastructure and scarcity of basic medical supplies.
Workplace measures
The report doesn’t explicitly focus on workplace measures, but its recommendations indirectly impact workplaces.
By implementing these recommendations, workplaces can significantly reduce disease transmission and protect employees.
Pandemic preparedness
The independent review serves as a critical playbook for New Jersey, guiding the state toward better preparedness for future crises. Let us learn from this experience and take proactive steps to avoid similar challenges in the future.
Claimants' attorney Jon L. Gelman is the author of "New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Law" and co-author of the national treatise "Modern Workers’ Compensation Law." He is based in Wayne, New Jersey. This blog post is republished with permission.
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