A hospital's surge capacity plan that includes 'Staff, Stuff, Space and System' refers to:
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Correct answer: All four components needed for an effective surge response
Surge capacity is often described by the '4 S's': Staff (human resources), Stuff (supplies/equipment), Space (physical area), and System/Structure (protocols and management) for disaster response.
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