Medical surge capacity workshop summary / [electronic resource] : Bruce M. Altevogt ... [et al.] ; Forum on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Catastrophic Events ; Board on Health Sciences Policy ; Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. - Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, 2010. - xiii, 162 p.

Includes bibliographical references (p.67-68).

Introduction -- Goals and objectives -- The communications challenge : definitions, standards, and metrics -- Legal authorities and government support -- An integrated approach to alternate care -- Establishing alternate care facilities -- Creating situational awareness : a systems approach -- At-risk populations : behavioral health effects and medical needs -- Fatality management strategies -- Ramping down and recovery from a mass-casualty incident -- Financing surge capacity and preparedness -- Conclusions.


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