Hospital Disaster Preparedness Awareness Training

For All Personnel Based on the Recommended Hospital Staff Core Competencies for Disaster Preparedness

Why Prepare?

To be able to continue delivery of healthcare services during a disaster or emergency situation Responsibility to community and partners Know what to do in advance for your job and at home

Potential Hazards & Risks

Hazards Hurricane Tornado Fire Risks Large crowds Schools, hospitals Government buildings

What are potential hazards and risks in your area?

Disasters & Emergencies

Hospital Standardized Emergency Codes

RED BLUE PINK BLACK ORANGE GREY WHITE YELLOW GREEN BROWN

Fire Cardiac / Respiratory Arrest Infant / Child Abduction Bomb Hazmat / Bioterrorism Violence / Security Alert Hostage Lockdown Mass Casualty / Disaster Severe Weather

Key Points: RAIN!

Recognize
Avoid
What can
I do?

Isolate
Notify

Recognize

Unusual Activity / Behavior Hazardous weather conditions Things out of place

Unexplained

liquids Strange smells Abnormal fogs or mists Suspicious Packages

Does it belong?

Avoid
What Do I Stay Away From?
Dont become a victim

Dont rush in

The 4 Donts
Dont TEST (Taste, Eat, Smell, Touch) Dont assume anything

Isolate

Keep others away from hazard area

Notify

Immediate Supervisor Hospital Emergency Phone Number

Remember RAIN!

Recognize, Avoid, Isolate, Notify

RAIN! Example #1
Recognize: Suspicious Package Avoid: Do not touch object Isolate: Contain the area & keep others away from hazard area Notify: Call for help

RAIN! Example #2
Recognize: Chemical Spill Avoid: Do not touch, taste, or smell Isolate: Contain the scene & keep others away from hazard area Notify: Call for help

Activate The Disaster Plan

Who has the authority to call an emergency code and / or activate the disaster plan? How are employees notified the plan has been activated? What changes can the employees expect while the plan is activated?

What if these fail?

Power
Water

Phones
Computers

What do you do?

Know what to do in an emergency!

Employee Information
How will I know when to come to work? Television announcements Radio announcements Employee Hotline Community Information Line

Personal Preparedness

Family Preparedness Supply Kits Pet Supply Kits Evacuate Shelter In Place

Review Questions

Where are the Emergency Codes posted? Where is the disaster plan located? RAIN! What does it stand for? How do you report an emergency / disaster? What is your role in an emergency / disaster? What is another way to communicate if computers and phones are not working? What is your personal / family disaster plan?