Problem
Emergency communications plan includes initiating and maintaining communications
a) Maintains contact list of individuals & entities to be notified in emergency
b) Establish and maintain communications to deliver coordinated messages & information
c) Communicate with/report information to authorities about org needs, occupancy & ability to assist
d) Warning, notification alerts and procedures
e) Share/release patient location & med documentation to pt families, authorities, others
f) Primary & alternate comms systems or equipment
What would the practical implementation of the standard above look like?
Some questions to help you:
a) What activities need to be performed by the organization as outlined in the standard?
b) What resources would be needed to support the activities? *(Building/facilities, Equipment, Supplies, Technology, Personnel and Vendors)
c) If the standard were implemented well, what is the benefit to the organization?