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Mass Casualties

An Organizational Model of a Hospital Information Center in Tel Aviv

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Pages 83-96
Accepted 02 May 1997
Published online: 17 Oct 2008

ABSTRACT

The article describes an organizational model of an information center, developed by the social work department of Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center. The information center is designed to provide information when mass casualties are brought to the hospital following terrorist attacks or other catastrophes. The information center is comprised of a number of interrelated units within the hospital and is in contact with a range of organizations in the community. The structure and activities of the various units is described. The article also discusses a number of aspects relevant to personnel organization in crisis intervention.

 

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