California Fires - Hospital Closures & Evacuations

[Hotz, Heidi, RN]

Dr Mattox

Thank you for reminding me - us of our obligation to share information. 

In my area the trauma system includes plans for burn surge capacity. 

My hospital did not receive burn patients. 

The effetc the fires have had on my hospital pertain to staffing. Many of our staff and staff nurses live in areas affected. A needs assessment was completed and staffing contingency plans were on standby.

The Trauma Managers Association of California just met today. The San Diego folks were on alert. 

This isn't much info for all... But its a start and we can add from here

Regards
Heidi



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Sent: Fri Oct 26 18:09:59 2007
Subject: California Fires - Hospital Closures & Evacuations

For the benefit of information and future  
planning..........................................
 
I am aware of ONE burn center having to close because of  saturation.     
Were there other burn center closures  between Mexico and Malibu?
 
I am not aware of any HOSPTAL closures, although there is a rumor that TWO  
hospitals had to be totally evacuated.    Does anyone know if  such hospital 
evacuations were required.    
 
Hospital evacuations are relatively rare, so lessons learned would be of  
importance to others on this list.  
 
Kenneth L. Mattox, 



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