GIS in Hospital and Healthcare Emergency Management [With CDROM]

By Ric Skinner, Gisp and GISP Ric Skinner

Book Overview

Illustrating a wide range of practical applications, GIS in Hospital and Healthcare Emergency Management explains how hospitals and healthcare facilities can improve their emergency management and disaster preparedness through the use of GIS. The text aims to raise the level of understanding of the role of GIS in emergency management planning among hospital healthcare emergency managers, risk managers, decision-makers, and regulating and accrediting organizations. The book covers spatial aspects of planning, preparedness, response, and recovery. A CD-ROM with color images, useful forms, exercises, and additional resources is also included.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1439821291
• ISBN13: 9781439821299
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.7" x 9.6"