A Survey of hospitals to determine the prevalence and characteristics of healthcare coalitions for emergency preparedness and response

Kunal J. Rambhia; Richard E. Waldhorn; Frederick Selck; Ambereen Kurwa Mehta; Crystal Franco; Eric S. Toner

doi:10.1089/bsp.2012.0022

A Survey of hospitals to determine the prevalence and characteristics of healthcare coalitions for emergency preparedness and response

Kunal J. Rambhia, Richard E. Waldhorn, Frederick Selck, Ambereen Kurwa Mehta, Crystal Franco, Eric S. Toner

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Abstract

Previous reports have identified the development of healthcare coalitions as the foundation for disaster response across the United States. This survey of acute care hospitals characterizes the current status of participation by US hospitals in healthcare coalitions for emergency preparedness planning and response. The survey results show the nearly universal nature of a coalition approach to disaster response. The results suggest a need for wide stakeholder involvement but also for flexibility in structure and organization. Based on the survey results, the authors make recommendations to guide the further development of healthcare coalitions and to improve local and national response to disasters.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	304-313
Number of pages	10
Journal	Biosecurity and Bioterrorism
Volume	10
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1089/bsp.2012.0022
State	Published - Sep 1 2012
Externally published	Yes

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Health(social science)
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law

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