ProAssurance Risk Resource professionals publish a Key Considerations for Healthcare Organizations newsletter annually. We mailed the Emergency Preparedness and Management in Your Healthcare Organization issue to ProAssurance hospital and large facility policyholders today, May 15.
“Healthcare emergency preparedness and management can take many forms. Unanticipated events, such as a physical altercation, an infection outbreak, or a natural disaster, can affect patient care and panic the public. With proper training and preparation, your organization can respond appropriately to a broad range of incidents and disasters.
In developing your plan, consider the specific risks associated with each type of event, including the challenges of using social and traditional media to alert your patients and the public. Regardless of the type of emergency, its impact can be reduced when staff are prepared, risks are assessed, and contingency plans are implemented before a disaster hits.”