Behind the scenes of how our emergency departments prepare for the worst case scenarios

Behind the scenes of how our emergency departments prepare for the worst case scenarios

Dr Mike Hall knows all about the disaster preparations and planning that goes on behind the scenes for Canberra’s emergency departments. Photo: Supplied. They’re the worst case scenarios – an influx of sick people because of a mass trauma event, a disease pandemic or extreme weather – but usually our emergency departments are more overwhelmed by sporadic emergencies and people seeking treatment for less urgent issues. But that doesn’t mean emerg…