FALLOUT: WHAT A HOSPITAL CAN DO ABOUT IT
Protection of hospital patients and personnel from fallout resulting from thermonuclear war is discussed, and a description is given of plans that are being developed to examine and assess the requirements for protected units in hospitals, both new and existing. Pilot studies of Canadian hospitals indicate that, within the scope of existing buildings, much can be done to adjust the hospital program to cope with fallout hazards. Also, provision can be made for shielding the essential functions of the hospital, and for continuing the vital services of a hospital during a period of gross radiation hazard. Procedures are developed to enable local authorities to evaluate the fallout shelter potential of existing hospital structures, and guidance is also provided for the improvement of both radiation shielding and general habitability. Tabulated data are provided showing the space requirements for various categories of hospital shelter occupants and for operating facilities. Floor plans, showing maximum utilization of space yet providing a high degree of protection to hospital occupants, are illustrated. Hospital facilities provided for in the emergency plans include ventilation, power, and illumination supply, food preparations, sanitation (sewage, garbage, and waste disposal), and storage of drugs and other medical supplies. (TCO)
- Research Organization:
- Department of National Health and Welfare, Ottawa
- NSA Number:
- NSA-17-018412
- OSTI ID:
- 4733837
- Journal Information:
- Canadian Hospital (Canada), Journal Name: Canadian Hospital (Canada) Vol. Vol: 39; ISSN CAHOA
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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