Citation

Siders C, Jacobson R. J. Healthc. Risk Manag. 1998; 18(2): 33-40.

Affiliation

Altru Health System, Grand Forks, ND, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, American Society for Healthcare Risk Management - American Hospital Association)

DOI

10.1002/jhrm.5600180206

PMID

10185076

Abstract

Natural disasters often come without warning. The clinical, financial, and business risks can be enormous. Grand Forks' (ND) healthcare systems experienced a flooding disaster of unprecedented proportions in April of 1997. Planned and practiced disaster and evacuation procedures can significantly reduce a healthcare facilities' risk to life, health, and safety. This article retrospectively analyzes disaster preparation and the complete evacuation of the facilities' patients.

Language: en