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Chief Complaint
Post-Katrina Momentum for Public Health and Medical Disaster Preparedness is at Risk
Key Symptoms Observed
1. Medical Preparedness Efforts Limited to Public Health Agencies and Hospitals
2. Decline in Federal Funds for Health and Medical Preparedness Efforts
3. Challenges to Road and Utilities Infrastructure in the Event of a Disaster
Vital Signs
Louisiana Hospital Preparedness Program Grant Funding has decreased 56% since FY 2006
22 Hospitals Engaged in Region 2 Preparedness Planning
Only 4 Points of Access Into District Hospitals and Emergency Rooms
Assessment
The preparedness network needs long-term funding and expanded engagement to ensure district- and community-scale resilience against unforeseen events.