Response: Abby Cabrera, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
Date: August 9, 2016 12:26 PM
Katie,
We also look to count it if it is an “above and beyond” scenario. Additionally, we check to see (1) if it is addressing an identified need (2) if we didn’t do this, could it negatively affect our community. For example, a few years ago with the Ebola Outbreak in 2014, our ED went above and beyond to get additional supplies and training for staff. It’s really a case by case review of how we count and what part of the disaster preparedness counts. Hope this helps.
Best,
Abby