Types of Evacuation
Time frames for evacuation may differ depending on the nature of the threat and the amount of time that can be taken to prepare for moving hospital patients. Specific types of evacuations are as follows:
There are specific types of evacuations, depending on the situation.
Immediate: "Emergency move"- evacuate immediately or patients and staff may die; no time to prepare.
Rapid: Evacuate as quickly as possible; limited time to prepare (1 to 2 hours); follow procedures.
Gradual: No immediate danger; sufficient time to evacuate (sometimes hours to several days)
Prepare Only: Do not move patients, but you can start to prepare for evacuation.
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1-9. Which type of evacuation is considered an emergency move with no time to prepare?
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