SAFETYLIT WEEKLY UPDATE

We compile citations and summaries of about 400 new articles every week.
RSS Feed

HELP: Tutorials | FAQ
CONTACT US: Contact info

Search Results

Journal Article

Citation

Khorram-Manesh A. Health Promot. Perspect. 2020; 10(3): 175-179.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences)

DOI

10.34172/hpp.2020.30

PMID

32802753 PMCID

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Failed attempts to improve the delivery of healthcare to communities show distinct flaws that have a higher impact during a major incident or disaster (MID). This study evaluates the concept of surge capacity, which intends to achieve a balance between the needs and resources in affected areas by providing staff, stuff, structure, and system.

METHODS: A systematic literature review was performed according to the PRISMA statement and by using PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar, and related keywords.

RESULTS: There were limited publications about flexible surge capacity (FSC). However, the sum of data obtained indicated the need for flexibility in expanding major incidents or disasters, demanding new resources, which may neither be available on time nor reachable due to infrastructural damage.

CONCLUSION: FSC is a novel concept based on international guidelines. It refers to the extra and adjustable human and material resources that can be mobilized by activating nonprofessional but educated staff and different but accepted facilities in a fast, smooth, and productive way. Public health and public education play an essential role in obtaining such flexibility.


Language: en

Keywords

Disaster; Public health; Delivery of healthcare; Healthcare resources; Surge capacity

NEW SEARCH


All SafetyLit records are available for automatic download to Zotero & Mendeley
Print