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Alternative Medical Care Selection Matrix

Rating System

Value   Definition
5
   Equal to or same as hospital.
4
   Similar to that of a hospital, but has SOME limitations (i.e., quantity/condition).
3
   Similar to that of a hospital, but has some MAJOR limitations (i.e., quantity/condition).
2
   Not similar to that of a hospital, would take modifications to provide.
1
   Not similar to that of a hospital, would take MAJOR modifications to provide.
0
   Does not exist in this facility or is not applicable to this event.

 

Tool Part 2 of 2

Factors Relating to Infrastructure Meeting Halls Military Facilities National Guard Armories Same Day Surgical Centers/
Clinics		 Schools Sports Facilities/
Stadiums		 Trailers/
Tents (Military/
Other)		 USAF Other
Door sizes adequate for gurneys
Floors
Loading dock
Parking for staff and visitors
Roof
Toilet facilities/showers (#)
Ventilation
Walls

Factors Relating to
Total Space and Layout 		Meeting Halls Military Facilities National Guard Armories Same Day Surgical Centers/
Clinics		 Schools Sports Facilities/
Stadiums		 Trailers/
Tents (Military/
Other)		 USAF Other
Auxiliary spaces
(prescription, counselors, chapel)
Equipment/supply storage area
Family area
Food supply and prep area
Lab specimen handling area
Mortuary holding area
Patient decontamination areas
Pharmacy area
Staff areas

Factors Relating to Utilities Meeting Halls Military Facilities National Guard Armories Same Day Surgical Centers/
Clinics		 Schools Sports Facilities/
Stadiums		 Trailers/
Tents (Military/
Other)		 USAF Other
Air conditioning
Electrical power (backup?)
Heating
Lighting
Refrigeration
Water (hot?)

Factors Relating to Communication Meeting Halls Military Facilities National Guard Armories Same Day Surgical Centers/
Clinics		 Schools Sports Facilities/
Stadiums		 Trailers/
Tents (Military/
Other)		 USAF Other
Communication (# phones, local/long distance, intercom)
Two-way radio capability to main facility
Wired for IT and Internet access

Factors Relating to Other Services Meeting Halls Military Facilities National Guard Armories Same Day Surgical Centers/
Clinics		 Schools Sports Facilities/
Stadiums		 Trailers/
Tents (Military/
Other)		 USAF Other
Ability to lock down facility
Accessibility/
proximity to public
transportation
Biohazard & other waste disposal
Laundry
Ownership/other uses during disaster
Oxygen delivery capability
Proximity to main hospital


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