Immediate Response (0 – 2 hours) Section Branch/Unit Time Action Initials Implement the type of evacuation, as determined in cooperation with the Incident Commander: Shelter-in-place versus evacuation Immediate versus delayed evacuation Partial versus complete evacuation If shelter-in-place is required: Establish shelter locations in cooperation with Incident Commander and Safety Officer Section Chief Monitor that all patients, staff, and visitors are safely in shelter areas Secure and seal shelter areas If evacuation is required: Prioritize areas for evacuation based on Safety Officer’s evaluation of threat to life Identify evacuation priorities and transfer requirements For partial evacuation: Prepare and ensure transfer of patient records, medications, and valuables to transfer location Provide patient information as appropriate Operations If evacuation is from a fire or explosion, evacuation must be to a fire compartment at least two fire compartments away (horizontally or vertically) from the fire or explosion Reassign personnel to ensure adequate staffing in area receiving patients For complete evacuation: Prepare and ensure the transfer of patient Medical Care Branch records, medications, and valuables to holding Director and assembly area Confirm the transfer and timeline with the accepting hospital, providing patient information as appropriate Establish safe holding and assembly area to place patients, staff, and belongings until transfer Reassign staff to accompany patients moved to alternate facilities; ensure adequate staffing for patient care Implement manual documentation procedures for patient care and incident management documentation, as required.
Immediate Response (0 – 2 hours) Section Branch/Unit Time Action Initials Operations Section Chief Implement the type of evacuation, as determined in cooperation with the Incident Commander: Shelter-in-place versus evacuation Immediate versus delayed evacuation Partial versus complete evacuation If shelter-in-place is required: Establish shelter locations in cooperation with Incident Commander and Safety Officer Monitor that all patients, staff, and visitors are safely in shelter areas Secure and seal shelter areas If evacuation is required: Prioritize areas for evacuation based on Safety Officer’s evaluation of threat to life Identify evacuation priorities and transfer requirements Medical Care Branch Director For partial evacuation: Prepare and ensure transfer of patient records, medications, and valuables to transfer location Provide patient information as appropriate If evacuation is from a fire or explosion, evacuation must be to a fire compartment at least two fire compartments away (horizontally or vertically) from the fire or explosion Reassign personnel to ensure adequate staffing in area receiving patients For complete evacuation: Prepare and ensure the transfer of patient records, medications, and valuables to holding and assembly area Confirm the transfer and timeline with the accepting hospital, providing patient information as appropriate Establish safe holding and assembly area to place patients, staff, and belongings until transfer Reassign staff to accompany patients moved to alternate facilities; ensure adequate staffing for patient care Implement manual documentation procedures for patient care and incident management documentation, as required.
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