NRMC prepared to assist with Joplin tornado disaster

Nevada Regional Medical Center is a member of the Missouri Hospital Mutual Aid Agreement. This concerted effort is a program designed to organize hospitals and other healthcare providers in the state of Missouri and surrounding areas in the wake of a disaster.

"We are organized and following all of the Mutual Aid protocols so we are prepared to help if we are needed," Judy Feuquay, CEO at NRMC said.

NRMC has declared a Code Yellow disaster phase 1. This means that the administrative and medical teams have organized resources and are prepared if they are called upon for help. As of Monday morning, no medical staff have been requested. However, medical supplies were requested and sent on two separate occasions late Sunday night.

The Emergency Department at NRMC treated five patients who were injured in the tornado. The patients drove to Nevada for treatment due to the influx of patients at other hospitals along the way. The five patients were treated and released with only minor injuries.

Meanwhile, the Missouri Hospital Association reports that approximately 120 patients have been sent to Springfield and hosptals there are nearing capacity on medical surge. The state is evaluating other locations for points beyond Springfield.