(SRBC) to find available burn beds and assist with out of the NCR transfers to designated burn facilities along the I-95 corridor. Information will be shared via phone, teleconferences, or via intranet databases. Required information will be completed and submitted in a timely manner by the DC HECC. The ERBDC /SRBC will send information on available facilities to assist to the HECC who will then share the information with the sending facility (MD, DC or VA). When time and opportunity permits the sending facility shall present a patient report to the recipient facility. The ERBDC and SRBC may be invited to strategic meetings the DC HECC/HCRT has with the Burn Centers or other healthcare facilities. The DC HECC will regularly keep the ERBDC/SRBC updated on the situation. Assistance from ASPR The DC HECC and or state ESF 8 may seek mutual aid assistance (through EMAC) and /or also consult with the ASPR/ HHS to seek assistance in managing the situation. Depending on nature of the incident and Executive Branch declaration(s) this assistance may include: Finding additional burn/trauma center beds in the United Sates Securing transportation assistance for regional or nationwide transfers Acquiring needed equipment and supplies Specialty related clinical management guidance (i.e. radiation or chemical burns etc.) Providing burn trained specialists if needed and available Coordinating DOD assistance with burn beds and or transportation assistance The HECC/DOH shall keep healthcare facilities appraised of the results of their interaction with federal authorities via teleconference, email or fax. Assistance from DOD DOD assistance may be sought through state emergency management and or HHS. Requested assistance may include burn /trauma beds, equipment/supplies/medications or transportation. When appropriate burn patients who are military may be transferred to a DOD or federal facility for acute care and/or rehabilitation. Interfacility Transportation Assistance Hospitals needing to transfer patients to a Burn or Trauma Center shall employ their normal private sector EMS transport contracts.
(SRBC) to find available burn beds and assist with out of the NCR transfers to designated burn facilities along the I-95 corridor. Information will be shared via phone, teleconferences, or via intranet databases. Required information will be completed and submitted in a timely manner by the DC HECC. The ERBDC /SRBC will send information on available facilities to assist to the HECC who will then share the information with the sending facility (MD, DC or VA). When time and opportunity permits the sending facility shall present a patient report to the recipient facility. The ERBDC and SRBC may be invited to strategic meetings the DC HECC/HCRT has with the Burn Centers or other healthcare facilities. The DC HECC will regularly keep the ERBDC/SRBC updated on the situation. Assistance from ASPR The DC HECC and or state ESF 8 may seek mutual aid assistance (through EMAC) and /or also consult with the ASPR/ HHS to seek assistance in managing the situation. Depending on nature of the incident and Executive Branch declaration(s) this assistance may include: Finding additional burn/trauma center beds in the United Sates Securing transportation assistance for regional or nationwide transfers Acquiring needed equipment and supplies Specialty related clinical management guidance (i.e. radiation or chemical burns etc.) Providing burn trained specialists if needed and available Coordinating DOD assistance with burn beds and or transportation assistance The HECC/DOH shall keep healthcare facilities appraised of the results of their interaction with federal authorities via teleconference, email or fax. Assistance from DOD DOD assistance may be sought through state emergency management and or HHS. Requested assistance may include burn /trauma beds, equipment/supplies/medications or transportation. When appropriate burn patients who are military may be transferred to a DOD or federal facility for acute care and/or rehabilitation. Interfacility Transportation Assistance Hospitals needing to transfer patients to a Burn or Trauma Center shall employ their normal private sector EMS transport contracts.
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