Using a Geographic Information System (GIS) to Assess Pediatric Surge Potential After an Earthquake

• 2012

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• Jacqueline Curtis; Andrew Curtis; Jeffrey Upperman
PMID: 22700026DOI: 22700026

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This article examines how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can help hospitals plan for more patients after an earthquake. By using data from areas around hospitals in Los Angeles, it estimates the number of children who might need care. It also looks at areas that are more likely to be affected by landslides or liquefaction during an earthquake. The study shows that GIS can help make better plans for emergencies and share information easily with medical staff using tools like Google Earth.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Natural Disasters

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals

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

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Cluster Analysis; Disaster Planning; Earthquakes; Hospitals, Pediatric; Los Angeles; Pediatrics; Residence Characteristics; Socioeconomic Factors; Needs Assessment; Geographic Information Systems; Surge Capacity

Institutions: Kent State University

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