Considerations for the Use of Temporary Surge Sites for All-Hazards Incidents | NLM

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Considerations for the Use of Temporary Surge Sites for All-Hazards Incidents

02/01/2020 12:00 AM EST

Source: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response [U.S. Department of Health and Human Services] (HHS ASPR). Published: 2/2020. This 23-page tip sheet from TRACIE (Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange) describes the major considerations healthcare facility emergency planners should account for when developing patient surge management solutions. It provides information and additional resources about Prevention/Mitigation, Use of Temporary Surge Sites on Facility Property, Behavioral Health Considerations for Staff and Patients, Operationalizing a Surge Site, Maintenance of Temporary Surge Site Operations, and Deactivation. (PDF)