The Healthcare Disaster Exercises Toolkit

You can never be too prepared for a disastrous event. Ensure realistic and effective emergency training with the practical advice and tools in the Healthcare Emergency Drills Toolkit, from emergency preparedness expert Mary Russell, EdD, MSN, CEN, RN. This book is your go-to resource for planning emergency disaster exercises. Use the scenarios and templates to conduct exercises for your healthcare organization, carry out hazard vulnerability analyses, design victim profiles, and evaluate the effectiveness of your training. You'll receive insight on how to respond quickly and efficiently during an emergency, as well as how to ensure that all staff understand their responsibilities. This book will show you how to: - Prepare detailed plans for emergency exercises - Conduct hazard vulnerability assessments - Evaluate your training to judge whether staff are prepared for disastrous situations - Plan for a diverse set of situations to ensure readiness for multiple scenarios