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The Southern Region burn disaster plan
David J Barillo1, Alan R Dimick, Bruce A Cairns
1U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research, Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78234, USA.
Summary
A regional disaster plan was created for burn centers to improve patient care coordination during emergencies. This collaborative effort ensures efficient resource allocation and communication among burn care facilities.
Area of Science:
- Disaster Medicine
- Trauma Surgery
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Regional disaster preparedness is crucial for managing mass casualty incidents.
- Existing burn disaster plans may lack scalability and flexibility.
- Effective coordination among burn centers is essential for optimal patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a simple, scalable, and flexible regional burn disaster plan.
- To enhance collaboration and communication between burn centers in a disaster scenario.
- To establish standardized terminology for burn center capabilities during emergencies.
Main Methods:
- A 2-year collaborative effort involving 24 burn centers across 11 states.
- Online and in-person meetings to define capabilities and preferences.
- Development of a disaster information website and standardized terminology.
- Design of a flexible plan activated by individual burn center directors.
Main Results:
- A regional burn disaster plan was successfully developed and implemented.
- A dedicated website and standardized terminology were established.
- A central communications point with experienced burn surgeons was designated for coordination.
Conclusions:
- Cooperation among regional burn center directors yielded a cost-effective and adaptable disaster plan.
- The plan facilitates efficient patient diversion, transfer, and resource mobilization.
- This model enhances regional capacity to manage burn mass casualty incidents.
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