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Crisis standards of care : summary of a workshop series / Clare Stroud [and others], rapporteurs; Forum on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Catastrophic Events, Board on Health Sciences Policy, Institute of Medicine of the National Academies.

Other author/creatorStroud, Clare.
Other author/creatorInstitute of Medicine (U.S.). Forum on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Catastrophic Events.
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoWashington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2010.
Descriptionxii, 162 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subject(s)
Contents Forum and workshop objectives -- Related IOM work on crisis standards of care -- Crisis standards of care protocols -- Continuum of surge capacity and standards of care -- Clinical operations -- Provider involvement and engagement -- Public engagement and education -- Developing intrastate and interstate cooperation and consistency -- The role of the federal government and national leadership -- Ethical considerations -- Legal issues for crisis standards of care.
Abstract "During a wide-reaching catastrophic public health emergency or disaster, existing surge capacity plans may not be sufficient to enable healthcare providers to continue to adhere to normal treatment procedures and follow usual standards of care. This is a particular concern for emergencies that may severely strain resources across a large geographic area, such as a pandemic influenza or the detonation of a nuclear device. Under these circumstances, it may be impossible to provide care according to the standards of care used in non-disaster situations, and, under the most extreme circumstances, it may not even be possible to provide basic life sustaining interventions to all patients who need them. Although recent efforts to address these concerns have accomplished a tremendous amount in just a few years, a great deal remains to be done in even the most advanced plan. This workshop summary highlights the extensive work that is already occurring across the nation. Specifically, the book draws attention to existing federal, state, and local policies and protocols for crisis standards of care; discusses current barriers to increased provider and community engagement; relays examples of existing interstate collaborations; and presents workshop participants' ideas, comments, concerns, and potential solutions to some of the most difficult challenges."--Publisher's description.
Local noteLaupus-WCP
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 65-68).
Other formsAlso available online.
ISBN0309126665
ISBN9780309126663

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