Strategies for Effective Alternate Care Sites in Rural Iowa

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Discusses alternate care sites for rural Iowa during times of disaster impacting healthcare access. Uses a literature review and survey of 27 Iowa healthcare and county emergency managers to highlight areas of readiness and opportunity in rural disaster preparedness. Offers 3 recommendations based on study findings related to regional collaboration, proactively addressing staffing and resource constraints, and cross-sector partnerships.

Lynn J. Royer

Pracademic Affairs, 6

01/2026

Access · Emergency preparedness and response · Hospitals · Networking and collaboration · Iowa