This article introduces the emergent measures and approaches that West China Hospital has taken to ensure the supply of water, electricity, gas and oxygen during the May 12th Wenchuan earthquake.
After the devastating Wenchuan earthquake, a rapid response with emergency logistic support was the basis for medical rescue. This article describes the timely and scientific measures taken by the Department of Logistics of West China Hospital shortly after the Wenchuan earthquake, based on a series of workflows that were predefined to provide an emergency response for any unexpected events. This logistic workflow may contribute to the emergency response to similar unexpected events in the future.