Planning for an Evacuation: Hospital Shares Lessons from California Wildfires

Source: Environment of Care News, Volume 11, Number 4, April 2008 , pp. 1-11(11)

Publisher: Joint Commission Resources

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Abstract:

This article describes one organization's harrowing experience when a combination of dry conditions and fierce Santa Ana winds sent wildfires raging throughout San Diego County, forcing an evacuation of the facility. Also included are lessons learned from the experience and tips for receiving evacuated patients.

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2008-04-01

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