Surge Capacity

A health care system's ability to rapidly mobilize to meet an increased demand, to rapidly expand beyond normal services levels to meet the increased demand in the event of large-scale DISASTERS or public health emergencies.

Year introduced: 2009

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Tree Number(s): N05.300.450.760

MeSH Unique ID: D055872

Entry Terms:

• Capacities, Surge
• Capacity, Surge
• Surge Capacities

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Health Care Category
Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation
Delivery of Health Care
Health Services Needs and Demand
Surge Capacity