Description
This paper provides a basic introduction to the EDXL HAVE, one of the important OASIS EDXL standards for emergency management and response. The EDXL HAVE provides a convenient and flexible solution for reporting the status of medical facilities in six major categories: (1) Organization Information; (2) Emergency Department Status; (3) Hospital Bed Capacity Status; (4) Service Coverage Status; (5) Hospital Facility Status; and (6) Hospital Resource Status. With these categories, any medical facility can provide key information for ensuring victims of an emergency are routed most efficiently and effectively to the appropriate facility. By using EDXL HAVE, medical facilities provide a great service to their communities to save lives and ensure timely emergency response.
