Author : National Defense University
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781502942548
Total Pages : 108 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (425 download)
Book Synopsis Wounded Warrior Care and Reintegration Requires a Public-private Partnership by : National Defense University
Download or read book Wounded Warrior Care and Reintegration Requires a Public-private Partnership written by National Defense University and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-10-23 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In present day combat, Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and Explosively Formed Projectiles (EFPs) are the enemy's principal weapons of choice. Due to medical advances, many service men and women are alive today that normally would have expired from their injuries in the past, thus creating a greater burden on society and the government for their care. Existing infrastructure and care providers at Department of Defense and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals are insufficient to deal withthe long term inpatient care of 50,806 unpredicted wounded warriors (excluding Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder numbers, which are often outpatient care; when included the numbers rise to 266,810 and 800,000 respectively) While some upgrades to existing hospitals have occurred and some new facilities have been built, the military medical system is overwhelmed. An integral part of the National Security Strategy and the moral imperative that guides this country is the obligation to assist veterans during their recovery. Based upon the current fiscal status of the nation and sequestration, the current model is unsustainable and requires a construct that is financially supportable and leverages a public-private partnership with American society to properly care for and reintegrate wounded warriors. A public-private partnership with universities and philanthropic organizations will bring care to wounded warriors that the government is unable to provide. Furthermore, a public-private partnership with non-profit organizations will move society closer to those who serve, raising awareness and creating potential funding streams for reintegration."--Abstract.