Extreme Weather and Healthcare – Are you Ready for a Burn Disaster?

• 2024

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• Annette Newman

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The document discusses the impact of extreme weather events on healthcare systems, focusing on burn disasters. It outlines preparedness strategies for hospitals, emphasizing planning, resources, and collaboration with community partners. Highlighting case studies and lessons learned, it underscores the importance of robust communication and surge capacity to effectively manage burn casualties during crises. The document stresses the need for continuous training and updating of protocols to ensure healthcare facilities remain resilient in the face of climate-related challenges, advocating for proactive measures to mitigate risks and enhance response capabilities in emergency scenarios.

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Hazards: Severe Weather; Trauma

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Burns; Disaster Planning; Mass Casualty Incidents; Wildfires; Extreme Weather

Institutions: Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN); Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM); University of Utah Health

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