AI Article Synopsis

  • There is a growing demand for improved disaster management preparation in North Carolina due to recent events.
  • The state has established medical assistant teams to offer alternative care, decontamination, and shelter support during disasters.
  • The article discusses these teams from the University of North Carolina's viewpoint, highlighting their training, key elements, and insights gained from their experiences.

Article Abstract

Events in the last several years have shown a clear need for better preparation regarding disaster management. In an effort to improve this preparation, North Carolina implemented state medical assistant teams to provide alternative care facilities, decontamination facilities, and shelter assistance during times of disaster. This article explores these teams from the perspective of the University of North Carolina, which serves as a lead agency for one of these teams. Key components of the team, training provided, and lessons learned will be discussed.

Download full-text PDF

Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JTN.0b013e3181f5228bDOI Listing

Publication Analysis

Top Keywords

university north
8
state medical
8
north carolina
8
north carolina's
4
carolina's experience
4
experience state
4
medical assistance
4
teams
4
assistance teams
4
teams events
4

Similar Publications

Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?

Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!