SCCM Resource Library-Patient Transport During Outbreaks and Disasters

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Video Summary

The video transcript is a recording of a webcast titled "Patient Transport During Outbreaks and Disasters." The webinar is moderated by Charlotte Thomas, Chief of Advanced Practice for Critical Care Medicine at Scripps Mercy Hospital. The webcast features presentations from Dr. Honeyhockey, a pulmonary critical care physician at San Antonio Military Medical Center, and Jeffrey White, Director of Safety at HealthNet Aeromedical Services. <br /><br />The webinar discusses various aspects of patient transport during outbreaks and disasters. It covers topics such as personal protective equipment (PPE) and its use, patient assessment challenges, severe adverse events, and important decision points in the transport process. The speakers emphasize the need for coordination and preparedness across different organizations and jurisdictions. They highlight the importance of having clear communication, effective planning, and appropriate training for transport teams. The speakers also address challenges specific to different modes of transportation, such as helicopter or airplane transport.<br /><br />Overall, the webinar provides practical insights and recommendations for healthcare professionals involved in patient transport during critical situations like outbreaks and disasters.

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Crisis Management, 2023

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The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the difficulties healthcare professionals faced when transporting patients due to the severe shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) and the uncertainties around transmissibility. Review best practices for patient transport among emergency medical services and the emergency department, PPE utilization, pretransport stabilization and preparation, and more during this FREE SCCM webcast.

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Content Type Webcast

Knowledge Area Crisis Management

Membership Level Nonmember

Membership Level Associate

Membership Level Professional

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Year 2023

Keywords

Patient Transport

Outbreaks

Disasters

Webcast

Personal Protective Equipment

Coordination

Preparedness

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