Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Healthcare Delivery for New Orleans Patients, 2005-2014

• 2018

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• Chittalsinh Raulji; Maria Velez; Pinki Prasad; Cierra Rousseau; Renee Gardner
PMID: 30251459DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/pbc.27406

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This study involved a survey of patients/parents at Children's Hospital of New Orleans post-Hurricane Katrina to identify barriers in caring for hematology/oncology patients., such as lack of evacuation plans and difficulty accessing care. An "Action Plan" was implemented, including identifying evacuation plans, locations of care, updating treatment plans, and providing information to families. A follow-up survey 7 years later showed improved preparedness, access to care, and continuity of care for patients.

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Hazards: Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

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

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Continuity of Patient Care; Delivery of Health Care; Disaster Planning; Health Services Accessibility; Hematology; Hospitals, Pediatric; Psychosocial Support Systems; Cyclonic Storms; Hematologic Neoplasms; New Orleans

Institutions: Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center; Louisiana State University (LSU) Health New Orleans; Children's Hospital New Orleans; Xavier University of Louisiana

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