Transportation Resource Requirements for Hospital Evacuation

• 2011

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• Richard Zoraster; Roel Amara; Kay Fruhwirth
PMID: 21870666

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The article describes the need for transportation resources when hospitals must evacuate. It explains that during a disaster, ambulances and other transport may be limited because they are also needed in the community. A survey of 62 hospitals in Los Angeles County showed that about 20% of patients could go home quickly, 40% could use vans or cars, and another 40% would need ambulances. The survey helps plan how to move patients safely during an evacuation by understanding their needs and available resources.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audience: Emergency Managers

Emergency Management Stage: Mitigation

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: California; Data Collection; Disaster Planning; Disasters; Emergency Medical Services; Health Resources; Hospitals; Transportation; Transportation of Patients; Health Facility Administration

Institutions: Emergency Medical Services Agency Los Angeles County

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