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After hurricane Katrina, many patients could
not reach their doctors, found local hospitals in distress and emergency
services over-taxed and unable to respond. Since then, many healthcare
professionals have developed disaster preparedness plans.
Ask your heath care
team Who is your backup in case your office is
closed?
Name
______________________________________________. Phone number
_______________________________________. What should I do if there is a disaster
and my treatment gets interrupted? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Who should I call/contact if I need medical
attention?
Name
_______________________________________________. Phone number
________________________________________. Address
_____________________________________________. Last updated: July 17, 2006 Written by: Kathleen A. Jarvis, RN, MS,
Matria Healthcare
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