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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Published in:Public health reports (1974) 2010-07, Vol.125 (4), p.518-519
Main Authors: Miner, Mark C., Burns-Grant, Gail, DeGraw, Charles, Wallace, Charles, Pozsik, Carol, Jereb, John
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
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
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Summary: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