本文概述了可持续发展中供水的临界性 医疗设施的运营，尤其是在社区紧急情况期间，以及 倡导加强水务公司的跨部门支持，以满足这一需求。 这里介绍的信息和想法是在一个区域项目的过程中发展起来的 为该地区的关键用水制定应急供水操作计划 华盛顿特区。文中列举了供水中断对医院造成重大影响的例子，以及医院应急准备的更严格标准和医院应急供水的选择。包括11个参考文献、图表。

This paper outlines the criticality of water supply in sustained operations of healthcare facilities, particularly during times of community emergencies, and advocates for enhanced cross sector support from the water utilities in meeting this need. Information and ideas presented here were developed in the course of a regional project for development of emergency water supply operation plans for critical water uses in the Washington, D.C. area. Examples of critical impacts on hospitals due to water supply interruption are presented, along with more rigorous standards for hospital emergency preparedness and options for hospital emergency water supply. Includes 11 references, figures.