California Patient Movement Plan

• 2018

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This document is a guide for moving patients during emergencies. It describes how to safely transport people who need medical care when there are disasters like earthquakes or fires. The plan includes steps for organizing transportation, finding safe places for patients, and making sure they get the right medical help. It also explains how different agencies work together to make this happen smoothly. The goal is to ensure that all patients are moved quickly and safely in any emergency situation.

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Focus Area: Natural Disasters

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: California; Continuity of Patient Care; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Health Plan Implementation; Patient Transfer; Program Evaluation; Public Health Administration; Risk Management; State Government; Disaster Medicine

Institutions: California Department of Public Health; California Emergency Medical Services Authority

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