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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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Washington, D.C. :
National Academies Press
2010.
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| Edición: | 1st ed |
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009622273106719 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- 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.
