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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| Language: | English |
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Washington, D.C.
National Academies Press
2010, c2010
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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