Scorecard for ambulatory healthcare facilities
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The Preliminary Resilience Scorecard for Ambulatory Healthcare Facilities and the Resilience Scorecard for Ambulatory Healthcare Facilities aim to help ambulatory healthcare centres prepare for disasters. Generally, much of the focus is on the large hospitals, and training and tools are often not shared with the ambulatory centres or community partners, when in reality these facilities are for many people the easiest access point to healthcare.
What is the importance of resiliency for ambulatory facilities?
Operational challenges:
- Ambulatory facilities face interruptions that threaten patient access and safety during care delivery.
Building resilience:
- Helps minimise downtime and ensures the delivery of continuous, adequate healthcare.
- Supports the needs of the community and reduces the burden on hospitals during disasters.