Emergency Responses and Disaster Preparedness
Disaster Triage: Surge Capacity
Surge capacity refers to the healthcare system's ability to manage a sudden influx of patients during a disaster.
Crisis Standards of Care
- Shift from individual-centered care to population-centered care.
- Implement 'reverse triage' to discharge stable patients early.
- Utilize non-traditional spaces (hallways, lobbies) for patient care.
- Conserve resources by prioritizing patients with the highest chance of survival.
Nurse's Role
- Collaborate with the facility command center for resource allocation.
- Assist in rapid patient assessment and triage.
- Maintain accurate documentation under high-pressure conditions.
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