Longterm impact of hurricanes on local hospitals

When a hospital is damaged and cannot provide full services, its income is reduced


When a hospital is damaged and cannot provide full services, its income is reduced. As a result, the hospital is unable to cover employees’ salaries and other expenses and layoffs are inevitable, according to an article on the EDM Digest website.

The time it takes to rebuild a medical facility after a natural disaster can greatly affect its financial situation and operational budget.

Supply and demand is another problem. After a hurricane, damaged buildings create an increased demand for building supplies like wood, roofing shingles, pipes and electrical equipment. 

The increased need for contractors and supplies adds to the rebuilding timeline.

Read the article.

 

 



December 20, 2018


Topic Area: Industry News


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