California Fires - Hospital Closures & Evacuations

[KMATTOX at aol.com]

In a message dated 10/26/2007 8:34:12 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
Heidi.Hotz at cshs.org writes:

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.



Heidi:   This one fact is OFTEN overlooked.  During any  natural disaster the 
medical staff persons are affected at the same rate as the  general 
population.   Day care centers and animal shelters are often  closed.   In addition to 
personal property, many hospital personnel  have jparents, children, and pets 
which have NO OTHER OPTION but for the staff  to stay at home from work.    
Plans must include consideration  for essential, near essential, and must be at 
home  categories.     
 
Thank you for reminding us of this fact.   
 
k



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