Citation

Dimitruk P. Healthc. Financ. Manage. 2007; 61(1): 84-87.

Affiliation

PortBlue Corporation, Los Angeles, USA. paul.dimitruk@portblue.com

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Healthcare Financial Management Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

17366722

Abstract

Disasters impose operational challenges and substantial financial burdens on hospitals. Internet-based disaster management technology can help. This technology should: Capture, analyze, and track relevant data. Be available 24/7. Guide decision makers in setting up an incident command center and monitor the completion of jobs by ICC role. Provide assistance in areas that hospitals are not used to dealing with, e.g., chemical or bio-terror agents.

Language: en