Comparing Primary Health-Care Service Delivery Disruptions Across Disasters.
Tiffany A RadcliffKaren ChuClaudia Der-MartirosianAram DobalianPublished in: Disaster medicine and public health preparedness (2021)
There were greater and more persistent care disruptions for Hurricane Harvey relative to Hurricane Ike. As catastrophic emergencies including major natural disasters and infectious disease pandemics become a more recognized threat to primary and preventive care delivery, health-care systems should consider implementing strategies to monitor and ensure primary care appointment continuity.