Preparedness Planning for Pandemic Influenza Among Large US Maternity Hospitals

• 2009

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• Richard Beigi; Gleda Davis; Jeffrey Hodges; Aletha Akers
PMID: 22460283DOI: https://doi.org/10.3402/ehtj.v2i0.7079

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This study investigated the state of pandemic influenza planning for obstetrical patients among Council of Women's and Infants' Specialty Hospitals (CWISH) hospitals and identified issues in preparedness efforts. Noteworthy challenges include staff and supply coordination, ethical distribution of limited medical resources, and coordination with government agencies.

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Hazard: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Hospitals, Maternity; Influenza, Human; Pregnant Women; Pandemic Preparedness

Institutions: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

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