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Burn surge for Los Angeles County, California.
Victoria Vandenberg1, Roel Amara, Jim Crabtree
1Vandenberg Associates, Dana Point, CA 92629, USA. v.vandenberg@yahoo.com
The Journal of Trauma
|August 12, 2009
Summary
Los Angeles County developed a burn surge plan to meet the Hospital Preparedness Program requirement for 150 burn beds, based on its large population. The plan details procedures for activation, triage, and treatment to manage mass casualty burn events.
Area of Science:
- Disaster Medicine
- Public Health Preparedness
- Emergency Medical Services
Background:
- The Hospital Preparedness Program mandates surge capacity for trauma and burn incidents.
- Los Angeles County, with 10 million residents, requires a significant burn bed surge capacity.
- Preparedness is crucial for managing large-scale emergencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the development of a comprehensive burn surge plan for Los Angeles County.
- To address the specific needs for managing burn mass casualty incidents.
- To ensure compliance with national healthcare preparedness guidelines.
Main Methods:
- The Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services Agency (LA EMSA) led the plan development.
- The process involved creating policies and procedures for various response phases.
- Key components included defining activation protocols and treatment guidelines.
Main Results:
- A detailed burn surge plan was created, encompassing activation, field triage, and hospital treatment.
- The plan incorporates Burn Resource Hospital Treatment Guidelines.
- It addresses critical elements for effective response to burn emergencies.
Conclusions:
- The plan addresses essential needs including education, equipment, and supply requirements.
- Transfer agreements between facilities are a key component of the plan.
- Associated costs for implementing the burn surge plan are outlined.
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