Definition
Organizations that acquire lifesaving medical equipment and supplies and make them available to community residents in times of disaster. Disasters or emergencies can result in disruptions to critical infrastructure systems (electricity, power, water) which can cause life-threatening situations for individuals who rely on electricity-dependent durable medical equipment for daily living and critical life support functions. Examples of needed equipment include wheelchairs (manual and electric), hospital beds, ventilators, oxygen and oxygen concentrators (and accessories), C-PAP continuous airway pressure devices, powered suction pumps, nebulizers, glucose monitors, traction equipment, canes, crutches, walkers, pressure mattresses, lifts, infusion and feeding pumps, as well as types of medical support needed for people injured during an incident.
URL Name
TH-2300-6370
Third Level Code
TH-2300
Taxonomy Code
TH-2300.6370
Parent Code
TH-2300
Family Code
T
Second Level Code
TH
Fourth Level Code
TH-2300-6370
Use References
Post Disaster Durable Medical Equipment
Publication Status
Draft