Topic

Back Hospital Preparedness for Epidemics

 

Hospitals and other healthcare facilities play a critical role in national and local responses to emergencies, such as communicable disease epidemics. This guideline document provides information on how these facilities can fulfil this role. Hospitals can use this guide to review their preparedness or to develop and adjust their plans to respond to an epidemic.

Entire content available on: https://www.who.int/publications-detail-redirect/hospital-preparedness-for-epidemics



Language

English

Typology

Guidelines/Recommendations/Technical Instructions

Topic

Assistance Hospital management Emergency Workforce Outbreak Preparedness

Target

Hospital/LTCF Public Health

Countries

USA Canada South America Central America Caribbean Middle East South pacific China India Indochina Singapore Europe & UK Oceania Africa