Section outline

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      Learning Objectives
      • List the benefits of preparing in advance for surge events.
      • Explain why it is important to have protocols for surge capacity in your hospital’s disaster plan.
      • Describe considerations of various systems when planning for hospital surge.
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    • Looking for more strategies and examples? The Disaster Response Collaborative Focus Area: Pediatric Surge Capacity expands on these concepts with additional discussions focused on operational readiness, resource management, and strengthening organizational resilience.