Emergency Management in Health Care: an all-hazards approach by Joint Commission
This 3rd Edition, has four main goals: To emphasize the role of leadership in emergency planning and response. To help organizations adapt to singular or escalating threats such as infectious disease outbreaks, acts of terrorism, active shooters, industrial accidents, unusual weather occurrences, and other emergencies. To expose the vulnerabilities that may impact technology in disaster responses such as failures to manage resources, utilities, and systems processes and technology advancements that may increase security in the use of electronic medical records. To update discussion of Joint Commission standards to reflect current requirements. Ed Tangredi, MHA, FACHE, CEM, Director of Emergency Management at White Plains Hospital, New York, contributes a new Foreword to the third edition. Mr. Tangredi is a nationally known speaker on emergency management, specializes in regional preparedness, and established and co-chairs the first MACE Team (Mutual Aid Coordinating Entity) in the State of New York. Key Topics Leadership s role in emergency management planning. Hazard vulnerability analysis (HVA). Emergency operations plan (EOP). Four phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Six critical areas of emergency response: Communication, resources and assets, safety and security, staff responsibilities, utilities management, and patient clinical and support activities. Key Features Standards Focus A feature that addresses the most important standards in the chapter. At a Glance A short outline detailing the main concepts in each chapter. Why Is It Critical? A short explanation of the importance of each major concept addressed. Who Is Involved? A brief listing of personnel who must be or may be involved in planning activities. Community Collaboration A feature that highlights collaborative relationships and support structures for health care organizations. Vulnerable Populations A feature that identifies the populations requiring special consideration in terms of each chapters concept. Capacity Builder A feature that provides resources and links that can help in emergency planning and preparedness. In Summary A short summary of the main concepts in the chapter. Case in Point New case studies that supply lessons learned and actions applied. Key Audience This book is intended for emergency managers and others involved in the multidisciplinary planning and application of the EOP: Safety officers. Facilities managers. Medical and nursing directors. Department heads
Call Number: RA645.5 .E44 2016x