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Randy D Kearns1, Mary Beth Skarote2, Jeff Peterson3
1Administrator, EMS Performance Improvement Center, Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Program Director, North Carolina Burn Disaster Program, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
American Journal of Disaster Medicine
|October 29, 2014
Summary
Temporary hospitals are crucial for managing patient surges during emergencies like pandemics or disasters. Learning from North Carolina
Area of Science:
- Disaster medicine
- Healthcare system augmentation
Background:
- Review of temporary hospital utilization in North Carolina over 150 years.
- Focus on the post-September 11, 2001 (9/11) attacks need for temporary medical facilities.
Observation:
- Historically, temporary hospitals were event-specific and dismantled after use.
- The impetus for current temporary hospital programs may wane as memories of events like 9/11 fade.
Findings:
- Temporary hospitals serve as a vital solution for augmenting healthcare systems during mass casualty events.
- Development of temporary hospital systems involves a process from concept to deployment.
- Recent advancements and historical lessons inform current practices.
Implications:
- Sustaining temporary hospital resources requires a long-term strategy.
- Adopting an all-hazards preparedness approach enhances disaster response capabilities.
- Learning from past experiences is essential for improving future disaster medical needs preparedness.
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