Acknowledgment
Medical Surge Capacity and Capabilities (MSCC)
In preparing this handbook, a panel of nationally recognized subject matter experts was convened representing the Federal, State, local, and private sectors. HHS gratefully acknowledges and thanks the panel for lending their expertise and experience to the development and review of this handbook.
Prepared for:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Contract No. 233-03-0028
Prepared by: The CNA CorporationInstitute for Public Research
Editors:
Ann Knebel, R.N., D.N.Sc., FAAN
Office of Preparedness and Emergency Operations
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
Eric Trabert, M.P.H.
The CNA Corporation
Institute for Public Research
Authors:
Joseph A. Barbera, M.D.
Co-Director of the Institute for Crisis, Disaster, and Risk Management
The George Washington University
Anthony G. Macintyre, M.D.
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
The George Washington University