Citation

Jarrett MP, Schwartz Z, Solazzo M, Tangney E. J. Emerg. Manag. 2018; 16(2): 95-106.

Affiliation

SVP & Chief Administrative Officer, Northwell Health, New Hyde Park, New York.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Weston Medical Publishing)

DOI

10.5055/jem.2018.0358

PMID

29791003

Abstract

Hospitals are faced with the difficult decision as whether to evacuate their patients or shelter in place when a strong hurricane is predicted to affect the facility. This decision must balance for patients the risk of transport with the risk of staying. This article discusses the experience of a hospital faced with this problem in two consecutive years. The approach taken differed and the evaluation of the implications are discussed.

Language: en