CANADIAN hospitals get an "atta-boy" for serious Homeland Security efforts. American hospitals, however, are closing in great numbers due to illegal immigrant's sucking their financial stability right out of them.
SNIP:Thu March 13, 2003 10:35 AM ET
WASHINGTON (Reuters Health) - U.S. hospitals were urged Wednesday to help communities develop emergency preparedness systems to deal with any potential terrorist attacks.
A report by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) says that U.S. communities will likely be on their own for the first 24 to 72 hours following a terrorist attack.
The group said an effective response would require the coordinated involvement of emergency medical services, hospitals, fire departments, police, public health agencies, and municipal and county officials."
Pretty pathetic isn't it. Arrgg.
Equiping hospitals is one thing. Being able to execute use of the equipment is another. Local hospital had a situation where their decon tent had to be erected and used. Picture the Keystone Cops in action, a total cluster in responding to the event. The best plans and equipment are useless unless there is constant drill and training.