Alternate Care Facility -
An or Alternate Care Site (ACS) is a non-traditional medical treatment facility established during public health crises—such as the COVID-19 pandemic or natural disasters—to expand a healthcare system's capacity. Reviews of these sites generally focus on their operational efficiency, rapid construction, and their role in relieving hospital surge. Operational and Construction Reviews
: Teams have been noted for completing dozens of site assessments in under two weeks. Some shuttered hospitals have been converted into functional ACFs in just three weeks through partnerships between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and private contractors. alternate care facility
: Reviews of temporary tent-based ACFs, such as the SUNY Stony Brook site , indicate they can withstand high-wind events (gusts over 60 mph) when properly engineered with helical piles and dedicated drainage. An or Alternate Care Site (ACS) is a
