Surge and Evacuation Plan: Obstetrics and Newborn Units

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This surge and evacuation plan for obstetrics and newborn units provides guidelines to handle emergencies. It describes how hospitals can prepare for sudden increases in patients or the need to move them quickly. The plan includes steps for organizing staff, managing resources, and ensuring patient safety during such events. It also highlights the importance of communication among healthcare teams and with families. By following these guidelines, hospitals can better protect mothers and babies during crises like natural disasters or other emergencies.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Natural Disasters

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Nurses; Physicians

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

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Hospitals; Infant, Newborn; Mothers; Obstetrics; Transportation of Patients; Surge Capacity

Institutions: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

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