Integrated Preparedness for Continuity of Tuberculosis Care After Hurricanes Gustav and Ike: Louisiana and Texas, 2008

In 2005, Hurricane Katrina forced numerous tuberculosis (TB) patients in Louisiana and Texas to evacuate to other states. As a result of this disaster, a strategic plan was implemented in July 2008, when Hurricane Gustav forced TB patients to evacuate to other locales. Here, Miner et al detail the l...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Public health reports (1974) 2010-07, Vol.125 (4), p.518-519
Hauptverfasser:	Miner, Mark C., Burns-Grant, Gail, DeGraw, Charles, Wallace, Charles, Pozsik, Carol, Jereb, John
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Continuity of Patient Care - organization & administration Continuity of Patient Care - standards Cyclonic Storms Disaster Planning Disasters Emergency Medical Services - organization & administration Emergency Medical Services - standards Emergency preparedness Humans Hurricanes Louisiana Mycobacterium Preventive medicine Public health Texas Transportation of Patients Tuberculosis Tuberculosis - therapy Tuberculosis control VIEWPOINT
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Zusammenfassung:	In 2005, Hurricane Katrina forced numerous tuberculosis (TB) patients in Louisiana and Texas to evacuate to other states. As a result of this disaster, a strategic plan was implemented in July 2008, when Hurricane Gustav forced TB patients to evacuate to other locales. Here, Miner et al detail the lessons learned from these experiences and suggest a strategic plan that can be implemented by other states in the event of a similar disaster.
ISSN:	0033-3549 1468-2877
DOI:	10.1177/003335491012500405