Appendix P: Surge Capacity Surge capacity is a measurable representation of a healthcare system's ability to manage a sudden or rapidly progressive influx of patients within the currently available resources at a given point in time. Healthcare systems must develop and maintain surge capacity throughout the system in anticipation of the need to care for patients presenting from infectious disease outbreaks, public health emergencies, and mass casualty incidents. Include the organizational plan for surge capacity including alternate on-site triage and treatment locations. Planning considerations: Contact response partners Intercom codes Alternate triage options during a mass casualty event Variations of casualty events Staffing needs Equipment and supplies Evaluation of patients for discharge/transfer Links: Appendix Q: Wildfire
Appendix P: Surge Capacity Surge capacity is a measurable representation of a healthcare system's ability to manage a sudden or rapidly progressive influx of patients within the currently available resources at a given point in time. Healthcare systems must develop and maintain surge capacity throughout the system in anticipation of the need to care for patients presenting from infectious disease outbreaks, public health emergencies, and mass casualty incidents. Include the organizational plan for surge capacity including alternate on-site triage and treatment locations. Planning considerations: Contact response partners Intercom codes Alternate triage options during a mass casualty event Variations of casualty events Staffing needs Equipment and supplies Evaluation of patients for discharge/transfer Links: Appendix Q: Wildfire
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