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An Examination Of The Emergency Water Supply Of Healthcare Facilities In Southeast Louisiana, Charles Canan
An Examination Of The Emergency Water Supply Of Healthcare Facilities In Southeast Louisiana, Charles Canan
Theses and Dissertations from 2017
Water is a crucial commodity, especially in the aftermath of disaster events. Healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, require a water supply for both every day and emergency processes. As required by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), healthcare facilities must stock a sufficient amount of water for medical services following disaster events. The purpose of this research is to explore the capabilities of healthcare facilities regarding the water supply for emergency purposes. The study investigated the usage and preparedness trends of water supply in two hospitals in Southeast Louisiana. The hospitals selected for research allowed for …