Critical Issues with Hospital Evacuation
During the 20th century, hurricanes and floods were the primary threats which caused hospitals to evacuate, but in more recent years serious consideration has also been given to hazardous material spills and terrorist incidents. Noted are several critical issues when considering whether to evacuate a hospital:
- The nature of the threat may define the threat’s severity. The risk to staff and patients depends on the nature of the threat. Nevertheless the risk will increase prior to and during the evacuation.
