The Impact of the 22nd February 2011 Earthquake on Christchurch Hospital

• 2012

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• J.K. McIntosh; C. Jacques; J. Mitrani-Reiser; T. Kirsch; S. Giovinazzi; T. Wilson

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The article describes the effects of the February 22, 2011 earthquake on Christchurch Hospital. It explains how the hospital faced many challenges, such as damage to buildings and a surge in patients needing care. The staff worked hard to manage these difficulties while ensuring patient safety. Despite the chaos, they showed resilience and teamwork to continue providing medical services. The article highlights how important it is for hospitals to be prepared for emergencies like earthquakes so they can respond quickly and effectively when disasters happen.

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Focus Area: Natural Disasters

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Earthquakes; Emergency Medical Services; Hospitals; New Zealand

Institutions: University Of Canterbury; Johns Hopkins University

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