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8 Healthy Populations and Responsive Institutions
Pages 69-74

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From page 69...
... The title of the final panel at the workshop -- healthy populations and responsive institutions -- captures this dependence on human resources. Public health, medical, and mental health institutions require well-trained people to help preserve the well-being of the population and meet their needs when they are ill or injured.
From page 70...
... But problems still occurred because many people who were evacuated from the Gulf Coast did not know what medications they were taking. An electronic health information exchange is needed, said Byers, so that health care providers can quickly access medications, diagnoses, special medical needs, and other information to provide the best possible care.
From page 71...
... " asked Knox Andress, the designated regional coordinator, Louisiana Region 7 Hospital Preparedness, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center–Shreveport, and Louisiana Poison Center. Considerable effort has been devoted to building sheltering and alternate care facility capacity.
From page 72...
... The association has a good relationship with the Public Service Commission, which would help ensure that hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care facilities receive priority attention if they lose power during a storm. THE NEED FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES: GARCIA BODLEY Most emergency preparedness services have focused on medical needs, but behavioral health services, including mental health and substance abuse services, are also needed, according to Garcia Bodley, program director for the Louisiana Spirit Coastal Recovery Counseling Program.
From page 73...
... The program also works with local providers, because they are the ones who know and are responsible for services in their communities. It has links to more intensive providers of mental health services should an individual need more counseling or substance abuse services.


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