Medical surge capacity workshop summary /

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Corporate Authors: Institute of Medicine (U.S.), ebrary, Inc
Other Authors: Altevogt, Bruce M.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, 2010.
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Online Access:An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view
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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.