MASS CASUALTIES - AN ORGANIZATIONAL MODEL OF A HOSPITAL INFORMATION-CENTER IN TEL-AVIV

The article describes an organizational model of an information center , developed by the social work department of Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center. The information center is designed to provide information whe n mass casualties are brought to the hospital following terrorist atta cks or other catastrophes. The information center is comprised of a nu mber of interrelated units within the hospital and is in contact with a range of organizations in the community. The structure and activitie s of the various units is described. The article also discusses a numb er of aspects relevant to personnel organization in crisis interventio n.