title: EDs pool resources to weather flood.
abstract: When disaster strikes your community, creativity can go a long way toward keeping your ED up and running, but cooperating with neighboring facilities can double your available resources in a hurry. Contact all unscheduled staff members and request that they accept additional shifts during the crisis. If nearby facilities are shut down, contact their manager to ascertain availability of their staff and supplies. Seek additional staffing help from local residency programs.
mesh_terms: D004190:Disasters; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008503:Medical Staff / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009518:New York; D019982:Organizational Case Studies