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Alvin Hackel - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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regional Disaster Planning for neonatology
Journal of Perinatology, 2010Co-Authors: Ronald S Cohen, B Murphy, T Ahern, Alvin HackelAbstract:pointed out a significant problemfor neonatology: when patients of different ages, but similarprognoses, were triaged, neonates fared significantly worse thanolder children and adults. The neonatal patients fared less wellthan all age groups except 80-year-old patients. Existing neonatalscoring systems designed for research or outcomes prediction donot work well when applied after the first hours of life.
James C Helmkamp - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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systems modeling in support of evidence based Disaster Planning for rural areas
International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, 2005Co-Authors: Marna L Hoard, Jack Homer, William G Manley, Paul M Furbee, A Haque, James C HelmkampAbstract:The objective of this communication is to introduce a conceptual framework for a study that applies a rigorous systems approach to rural Disaster preparedness and Planning. System Dynamics is a well-established computer-based simulation modeling methodology for analyzing complex social systems that are difficult to change and predict. This approach has been applied for decades to a wide variety of issues of healthcare and other types of service capacity and delivery, and more recently, to some issues of Disaster Planning and mitigation. The study will use the System Dynamics approach to create computer simulation models as "what-if" tools for Disaster preparedness planners. We have recently applied the approach to the issue of hospital surge capacity, and have reached some preliminary conclusions--for example, on the question of where in the hospital to place supplementary nursing staff during a severe infectious disease outbreak--some of which we had not expected. Other hospital Disaster preparedness issues well suited to System Dynamics analysis include sustaining employee competence and reducing turnover, coordination of medical care and public health resources, and hospital coordination with the wider community to address mass casualties. The approach may also be applied to preparedness issues for agencies other than hospitals, and could help to improve the interactions among all agencies represented in a community's local emergency Planning committee. The simulation models will support an evidence-based approach to rural Disaster Planning, helping to tie empirical data to decision-making. Disaster planners will be able to simulate a wide variety of scenarios, learn responses to each and develop principles or best practices that apply to a broad spectrum of Disaster scenarios. These skills and insights would improve public health practice and be of particular use in the promotion of injury and disease prevention programs and practices.
Ronald S Cohen - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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regional Disaster Planning for neonatology
Journal of Perinatology, 2010Co-Authors: Ronald S Cohen, B Murphy, T Ahern, Alvin HackelAbstract:pointed out a significant problemfor neonatology: when patients of different ages, but similarprognoses, were triaged, neonates fared significantly worse thanolder children and adults. The neonatal patients fared less wellthan all age groups except 80-year-old patients. Existing neonatalscoring systems designed for research or outcomes prediction donot work well when applied after the first hours of life.
Eren Erman Ozguven - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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stochastic humanitarian inventory control model for Disaster Planning
Transportation Research Record, 2007Co-Authors: Kaan Ozbay, Eren Erman OzguvenAbstract:The impacts of Disasters have recently attracted increased attention from researchers and policy makers. However, there has been little consensus about how an efficient inventory management model can be developed for postDisaster conditions. Victims of a Disaster are generally gathered into shelters during and after a severe Disaster to ensure their security. Many evacuees do not have the financial resources to leave the Disaster area or to find food, drugs, and other necessities. Hence, their vital needs should be supplied efficiently throughout the Disaster and postDisaster periods. Without an adequate stock of goods, satisfying the daily requirements of the victims without disruption might be problematic. To solve this problem, humanitarian inventory control models that can aid in adequately responding to a Disaster or a humanitarian crisis are needed. In this context, response represents preparedness, Planning, assessment, appeal, mobilization, procurement, transportation, warehousing, and distributio...
Y. Kawasoe - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Collaborative Reconstruction Process Design Before An Earthquake Through The Development Of A Pre-Disaster Planning Program: A Case Study In Shinjuku Tokyo
WIT Transactions on the Built Environment, 2015Co-Authors: Y. KawasoeAbstract:This study examines the development of pre-Disaster Planning program which shows the scenario to overcome the issues of reconstruction and revitalization after an earthquake. A provisional program has been applied based on the experience gained from the reconstruction of the Great Hanshin earthquake and the Disaster prevention WS in Shinjuku Tokyo. The analysis made clear the followings three points. First, discussions about rebuilding and creation open spaces made the participants more enthusiastic about their future lifestyle comparing to discussions about road construction Planning. Second, more participants were able to recognize their role in the reconstruction process through discussion with other participants about their roles in a future reconstruction. Third, the reconstruction manual based on the results of the WS contributed to clarify the common interest point and fascinate people about discussion on reconstruction scenario. The study points out that pre-Disaster Planning program contribute in making people become a part of the reconstruction scenario Planning and motivate them to prepare for a future Disaster.