This national ICU clinician survey indicates that hospitals are expanding ICU bed capacity to prepare for coronavirus disease 2019 patient surge.

Importantly, amid this preparation, ICU clinicians harbor concerns regarding preparedness, staffing, and common use resources that merit specific education as well as resource allocation and utilization planning.

A total of 4,875 ICU clinicians responded to the survey.

Respondents included ICU 71.3% nurses, 13.6% physicians, 6.9% advanced practice providers, 4.9% respiratory therapists, and 1.6% pharmacists.

Over half reported having cared for a presumed or confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 patient.

The majority identified that their hospital was employing techniques to augment critical care capacity.

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