Disaster Preparedness

CREATING AN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CHECKLIST FOR HOSPITALS OR HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

Emergency preparedness is vital for hospitals and other healthcare facilities, including nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Failure to adequately plan for natural disasters (hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, blizzards, landslides, etc.), influenza pandemics, and mass casualty incidents can leave healthcare staff scrambling to provide adequate treatment. Lack of preparation can ultimately lead to poor patient outcomes […]