Is Your Emergency Plan Ready for a Real Emergency?

Is Your Emergency Plan Ready for a Real Emergency?

September is National Preparedness Month, making it a great time to take a fresh look at your organization’s emergency preparedness plans.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) emphasizes that effective emergency preparedness begins with identifying potential hazards and developing a plan to maintain essential services during an emergency. Preparedness also means training staff on their roles, testing the plan, and revising it when gaps are identified.

This month, ask yourself:

  • Are our plans current?

  • Do staff know their roles and responsibilities?

  • Can we communicate if normal systems fail?

  • Have we tested our plans recently?

  • What gaps have we identified?

A plan is only useful if your organization is prepared to put it into action.

Take time this National Preparedness Month to review, test, and strengthen your plan before you need it.

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Looking to test your emergency plan in real time?

CHUG offers monthly workshops, tabletop exercises, and full-scale exercises for those in healthcare facilities who prioritize preparedness before an emergency occurs. Become a member and join us!

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Get the CHUG Emergency Tip Sheets

CHUG's Unconscious Adult/CPR is part of a bundle of 19 available Tip Sheets for those who want to include them in their admissions process, as an internal resource, or as part of their Emergency Operating Plan.

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The key to successfully mitigating any emergency is preparedness. CHUG members have access to a comprehensive suite of educational workshops that utilize real-life case studies to teach effective responses to storms and emergency situations. This training can be lifesaving. Not a member? Become a member today. Already a member? Visit the Member Portal for a full calendar of events and member-exclusive content.

Connie Pollke