Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9041228 | Disaster Management & Response | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
A credible bomb threat forced the complete evacuation of a rural community hospital. An Incident Command System was implemented, and all 46 patients were temporarily transported and maintained at 2 local sites. They were returned to the hospital approximately 24 hours later. Only one patient experienced a complication possibly associated with the evacuation. This article discusses pertinent strategies and considerations involved in the planning and execution of a rural hospital evacuation. It further highlights the role of the emergency department medical and nursing staff throughout the evacuation process.
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Authors
Jim MD, FACEP, John T. MD, DBCEM, DABFP,