Considerations for the Use of Temporary Surge Sites for All-Hazards Incidents

A wide range of incidents (e.g., seasonal illness spikes and mass casualty incidents [MCIs]) may result in a temporary surge of patients seeking healthcare services in a community. The updated Considerations for the Use of Temporary Surge Sites for All-Hazards Incidents document from ASPR TRACIE describes the major considerations healthcare facility emergency planners should account for when developing patient surge management solutions for a variety of hazards.