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Refining surge capacity: conventional, contingency, and crisis capacity.

John L Hick1, Joseph A Barbera, Gabor D Kelen

  • 1University of Minnesota, USA. john.hick@hcmed.org

Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness
|April 8, 2009
PubMed
Summary

This study introduces a tiered framework for health care surge capacity, defining conventional, contingency, and crisis levels. This taxonomy aids in planning and standardizing responses to mass casualty incidents.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Public Health Preparedness

Background:

  • Health care facilities require robust surge capacity planning for mass casualty incidents.
  • Existing frameworks for surge capacity are not universally accepted or detailed.
  • A standardized approach is needed for categorizing and implementing surge capacity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel taxonomy for health care surge capacity.
  • To define distinct levels of surge capacity: conventional, contingency, and crisis.
  • To offer strategies for measuring surge capacity and addressing staffing/supply challenges.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a phased surge capacity taxonomy.
  • Definition of three tiers: conventional, contingency, and crisis capacity.
  • Proposal of quantifiable metrics and adaptive strategies for resource management.

Main Results:

  • The proposed taxonomy categorizes surge capacity into conventional, contingency, and crisis levels.
  • Each level is defined by its implementation context and impact on standard of care.
  • Strategies for measuring surge capacity and managing staff/supply shortages are suggested.

Conclusions:

  • A refined taxonomy enhances phased implementation of surge capacity plans.
  • Standardized terminology and data collection improve inter-facility and regional coordination.
  • This framework supports better preparedness for mass casualty events.