Natural Hazards Research Summit 2024: Hospital Emergency Operations Activation: Disaster or Steady State Function?

Hospitals and emergency departments provide essential critical care during disasters and must be prepared to activate the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) during significant patient surge events. We evaluate historical storm events correlated with emergency department visit data to determine appropriateness of recommended EOP activation triggers.

This research is not currently found in publication and can provide emergency planners, emergency department leaders, and hospital leadership more information when determining EOP activation triggers in their geographical area.