Problem
Case Study: It is a rather typical day in the emergency department of the healthcare facility. A woman and two small children are being treated for injuries following a motor vehicle accident with a semi-truck and trailer. The husband (father) arrives on the scene and is understandably concerned. While entering the emergency department, the man overhears that the driver of the semi is chemically impaired. The man becomes irate and draws a concealed weapon, open firing at several of the patient bays.
A. Identify the type of disaster identified in the case study.
B. Discuss the characteristics of the identified disaster.
C. Discuss the facility's disaster management plan related to the case. How does the facility address each stage of disaster management?
D. Describe the roles of federal, state, local, and volunteer agencies involved in responding to the disaster specified in the case study.
E. Discuss the impact (or potential impact) of the disaster on the facility and surrounding community.
F. Describe the role and responsibilities of facility departments and staff involved in disaster response.
G. Discuss recommendations to improve disaster planning for the healthcare organization.