Hospital Evacuation Decision Guide: Post-Event Evacuation Decision Guide

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This resource from AHRQ's Public Health Emergency Preparedness program provides a comprehensive decision-making framework for post-event evacuations. It addresses scenarios following both Advanced Warning Events and No Advanced Warning Events, such as earthquakes and building fires. The guide includes a flowchart to assist in determining whether to shelter-in-place or evacuate, taking into account building integrity, critical infrastructure, and patient safety.

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Hazard: Infrastructure Failure

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

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Recovery; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Decision Making; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Health Facilities; Hospitals; Patient Safety

Institutions: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

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