Los Angeles County Pediatric Surge Plan

• 2016

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The document outlines a 2016 surge plan for handling increased patient volume during emergencies at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). It details strategies for expanding capacity, staffing, and resources while maintaining quality care. Key aspects include surge triggers, communication protocols, resource allocation, patient flow management, and collaboration with external partners. The plan emphasizes flexibility, prioritizing patient safety, and ensuring continuity of essential services. It also addresses surge planning for specific scenarios like infectious disease outbreaks, natural disasters, and mass casualty incidents. Overall, the plan aims to enable CHLA to effectively respond to surges in patient demand while upholding high standards of care.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Infectious Disease; Natural Disasters

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Disease Outbreaks; Emergency Medical Services; Health Planning; Natural Disasters; Pediatrics

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Format: White Paper

Media Type: Document

Institutions: Emergency Medical Services Agency Los Angeles County

Institution Type: State or Local Government

Language: English

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