Statecraft How to Prep Hospitals for a Shooting War
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Oct 17, 2024 Dr. Jeffrey Freeman, Director of the National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health, discusses the urgent need to prepare healthcare systems for mass casualties in potential conflicts. He emphasizes the logistical challenges and the risk of current frameworks collapsing under pressure. The conversation also touches on necessary reforms for private sector hospitals, the unpredictability of crises, and the vulnerabilities of digital systems in wartime. Freeman highlights the potential scale of conflicts and the imperative to enhance adaptability in healthcare institutions.
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Benchmark Casualty Count
- The benchmark casualty count is 1,000 per day for 100 days, derived from World War II.
- This notional scenario stresses the system and aids in unclassified discussions.
Casualty Evacuation Process
- A hypothetical casualty from the South China Sea would be evacuated by air.
- They might stop in Hawaii, then land at a stateside reception facility.
Hospital NDMS Awareness
- Many private sector hospital leaders may be unaware of their NDMS partnership.
- This lack of awareness poses a significant challenge during a large-scale conflict.