In this episode, Dr. Julia Draper shares her firsthand account of managing a crisis during a hurricane in Asheville, North Carolina. As the area faced unprecedented flooding, Dr. Draper describes the challenges faced at Mission Hospital, including loss of power and water. She details the innovative solutions the hospital implemented and highlights the tireless efforts of staff during a natural disaster of this magnitude.
- 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Julia Draper
- 01:03 Experiencing the Hurricane
- 03:19 Immediate Aftermath and Hospital Challenges
- 11:22 Dealing with Water and Supply Shortages
- 20:48 Community and External Support
- 24:10 Ongoing Efforts and Future Plans
- 27:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Sam Ashoo, MD, FACEP, is board certified in emergency medicine and clinical informatics. He serves as EB Medicine’s editor-in-chief of interactive clinical pathways and FOAMEd blog, and host of EB Medicine’s EMplify podcast. Follow him below for more…
