Crisis Standards of Care: Summary of a Workshop Series - Softcover

Institute Of Medicine; Board On Health Sciences Policy; Forum On Medical And Public Health Preparedness For Catastrophic Events

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0309126665 ISBN 13: 9780309126663

Publisher: National Academies Press, 2010

Synopsis

During a wide-reaching catastrophic public health emergency or disaster, existing surge capacity plans may not be sufficient to enable health care 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.

Table of Contents

• Front Matter
• Workshop Summary
• Appendix A: References
• Appendix B: Summary of *Guidance for Establishing Crisis Standards of Care for Use in Disaster Situations: A Letter Report*
• Appendix C: Workshop Agendas
• Appendix D: Participant Feedback Survey Responses
• Appendix E: Biographical Sketches of Workshop Planning Committee Members, Invited Speakers, and Panelists

About this edition

• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0309126665
• ISBN 13: 9780309126663
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 174