Medical surge capacity workshop summary

"During natural disasters, disease pandemics, terrorist attacks, and other public health emergencies, the health system must be prepared to accommodate a surge in the number of individuals seeking medical help. For the health community, a primary concern is how to provide care to individuals du...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Altevogt, Bruce M.
Corporate Author: Institute of Medicine (U.S.) Forum on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Catastrophic Events
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. National Academies Press 2010, c2010
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Goals and objectives
  • The communications challenge: definitions, standards, and metrics
  • Legal authorities and government support
  • An Integrated approach to alternate care
  • Establishing alternate care facilities
  • Creating situational awareness: a systems approach
  • At-risk populations: behavioral health effects and medical needs
  • Fatality management strategies
  • Ramping down and recovery from a mass-casualty incident
  • Financing surge capacity and preparedness
  • Conclusions
  • Includes bibliographical references