Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-1-2020
Abstract
The impact of hurricanes on emergency services is well-known. Recent history demonstrates the need for prehospital and emergency department coordination to serve communities during evacuation, storm duration, and cleanup. The use of telehealth applications may enhance this coordination while lessening the impact on health-care systems. These applications can address triage, stabilization, and diversion and may be provided in collaboration with state and local emergency management operations through various shelters, as well as during other emergency medical responses.
Journal
Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1017/dmp.2019.101
Recommended Citation
French, David M.; Hall, Greg A.; McGeorge, Todd; Haschker, Michael; Brazeal, Joseph G.; and Dubose-Morris, Ragan, "Hurricane Impact on Emergency Services and Use of Telehealth to Support Prehospital Care" (2020). MUSC Faculty Journal Articles. 39.
https://medica-musc.researchcommons.org/facarticles/39