An Eye on COVID: Hurricane Preparedness at a COVID-19 Alternative Care Site
This article shares the process of establishing a Medical Monitoring Station (MMS) in downtown New Orleans to maximize patient safety and continuity of operations during a real-world event. In 2020, the state of Louisiana activated the MMS that was designed to alleviate hospitals and nursing homes that were overwhelmed during COVID-19. The MMS leadership was planning on preparing for hurricane events by working with sectors and agencies to develop a response strategy. This resource includes:
- The MMS planning process
- Planning outcomes
Recommended for emergency environmental and public health professionals that are engaged in the planning processes relating to public evacuation in a time of disaster response.