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Katrina Lessons Not Learned in Super Storm Sandy – Homeland Security Today Article - Center for Health Care Emergency Readiness

TO TREAT OR CURE THEM YOU MUST KEEP THEM SAFE

TO TREAT OR CURE  THEM YOU MUST KEEP THEM SAFE

Katrina Lessons Not Learned in Super Storm Sandy – Homeland Security Today Article

by | Jan 7, 2013 | Accreditation, Hurricane, Long Term Care, Oversight, Public Health

A map of the hurricane center shows areas with an alert for sandy.


In watching the medical response to Hurricane Sandy and comparing it with Hurricane Sandy, I have come to the sad conclusion that lessons are not learned, especially when it comes to patient care at public health facilities, i.e., hospitals and nursing homes.

“Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it” ~George Santayana

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This article which we published in the latest Homeland Security Today issue goes into some detail on how we remain unprepared for these disasters despite billions spent and self-reported readiness that claims otherwise.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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