Disaster Modeling: Medication Resources Required for Disaster Team Response
- Marc Rosenthal; Kelly Klein; Kathleen Cowling; Mary Grzybowski; Robert Dunne
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This article discusses the importance of accurate and advanced planning for medical and non-medical supplies needed by disaster response teams. It emphasizes the need for a model to determine supply requirements for National Disaster Medical System and other responding teams in civilian environments. The article describes a study where a community hospital was modeled to analyze patient characteristics, medications administered, and laboratory tests ordered to assess disaster team supply needs. The model aims to predict patient complaints and the necessary medicine and supplies for effective disaster response. Overall, the article highlights the significance of preparedness in deploying disaster medical teams.
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