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EMER GENCY OPERATIONAL
(D ISA STER)PLAN (EOP)
Committee:
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Title: EMERGENCY OPERATIONAL (DISASTER) PLAN (EOP)
Issue Date:
MAY 2002
Prepared/Revised by: Date: Dr. Zohair Ahmed Al Aseri Chairman, Department of Emergency Medicine Co-Chairman Emergency Management Committee
Revision Date
MAY 2005
Effective Date
MAY 2010
Due for Revision on: Reviewed by: Date: Dr. Farheen Shaikh Policy and Procedure Review Committee
Authorized by: Date: Dr. Badr Al Jabri KKUH-Medical Director
Authorized by: Date: Dr. Abdul Rahman Al Muammar KAUH – Medical Director
Authorized by: Date: Dr. Ayman Abdo Vice Dean for Quality
Authorized by: Date: Dr. Abdulaziz Al Saif Vice Dean for Hospitals Chairman of Emergency Management Committee
Approved by: Date: Prof. Mussaad Al Salman Dean College of Medicine and Supervisor for University Hospitals
KING SAUD UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS (King Khalid University Hospital and King Abdul Aziz University Hospital )
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E M E R G E N C Y O P E R A T I O N A L ( D I S A S T E R )
P L A N ( E O P )
Table of Content
Content Page
Purpose 3
Introduction 4
Activation Of Response 5
Command Authority 7
Communication 11
Level Of Activation 14
Emergency Codes 16
External Emergency Plan 17
Utility Failure – Code Gray 19
Fire – Code Red 22
Alert 4- Evacuation 24
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation-Code Blue 28
Disruptive Behavior-Code White 29
Bomb Threat-Code Orange 32
The Emergency Operation Plan Of Safety And Security Department 37
Dem Disaster Response 39
Disaster Plan- Blood Bank 43
Incident Respond Guides (IRG) 44
Bomb Threat 45
Alert 4 Evacuation , Complete Or Partial Facility 49
Fire 53
Hazardous Material Spill (Code Brown) 58
Code Green (DEM Overcrowding) 61
Hostage / Barricade 65
Infant / Child Abduction (Code Pink) 68
Internal Flooding 71
Loss of Heating / Ventilation/ Air Conditioning (HVAC) 75
Loss of Power 79
Loss of Water 83
Severe Weather 87
Appendix 1 Command Center 91
Appendix 2 Emergency Codes 92
Appendix 3 Triage Algorithms 93
Appendix 4 Mettag 95
Appendix 5 Call List 100
Appendix 6 Job Action Sheet (JAS) 111
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Emergency (Disaster) Operations Plan (EOP):
Purpose
Hospitals confront a myriad of operational and fiscal challenges on a daily basis. To effectively manage emergencies, whether external (e.g., fires, sever weather) or internal (e.g., child abductions, utility failure), KKUH must invest the time and necessary funds to ensure adequate preparations are in place.
Hospital Emergency Incident Command System (HEICS) and Emergency (Disaster) Operations Plan (EOP) serve as an important emergency management foundation for this institute. We recognized the value and importance of using an incident management system, not only in emergency situations but also in daily operations, preplanned events, and non-emergent situations.
We believe this Emergency (Disaster) Operations Plan (EOP) and the accompanying materials can play a major role in advancing KKUH preparedness while providing needed local, state, and national standardization of hospital emergency response and recovery.
We believe the new Hospital Incident Command System has built upon the benefits and successes of the original Disaster Plan and provides our hospital with tools needed to advance their emergency preparedness and response capability—both individually and as a member of the broader response community. This Emergency (Disaster) Operations Plan (EOP) is intended to explain in a clear and concise manner the critical components of the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) as well as the suggested manner for using the accompanying materials.
The primary beneficiaries of HICS will be physicians, nurses, hospital administrators, department chairman, and other personnel in hospitals who will assume command roles during an incident. Students preparing for a career in medicine, nursing, and hospital administration, whose education should include understanding hospital emergency preparedness principles and practices, will also find the material useful.
The reader should find the short-paragraph and bulleted-information format helpful in quickly understanding and applying vitally important tenets of response planning, incident command, and effective response. A copy of the KKUH Emergency Plan shall be available within each unit/department for all staff to read. It is the responsibility of Chairmen/units heads to ensure that all staff being oriented and assure continuous training for all staff toward emergency preparedness plan. Since all staff employed by KKUH involved with patient care should be trained in techniques for the safe evacuation of patients from their area. A list of code red associate (wardens) and emergency floor plans should be centered prominently in all work areas. Evacuation blanket/sheet should be available in all clinical areas.
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INTRODUCTION There are two types of emergencies that may impact on this hospital – Internal and External Emergencies.
Internal Emergencies involve only the hospital and its capabilities that may be reduced.
External Emergencies will usually be sited outside the hospital and the hospital‘s capabilities may remain intact.
INTERNAL EMERGENCIES Internal emergencies are any incidents which threaten the safety of the physical structure of the hospital, staff, patients and visitors and which may also reduce the capacity of the hospital to function normally. In most cases, staff in departments and units will be responsible for their own initial response. EXTERNAL EMERGENCIES
KKUH will resume Incident Command for all emergencies within King Saud University.
KKUH will participate with other facility in order to provide emergency medical care during emergencies outside the University Medical City.
External emergencies are managed as a part of an overall plan. HOSPITAL EMERGENCY STATUS Whenever the internal or external emergency plan is activated, the hospital will be considered to be in EMERGENCY STATUS with specific command responsibilities to facilitate resource allocation.
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ACTIVATION OF RESPONSE KSUHS response to an incident begins with recognition that an untoward incident could happen (advance warning) or has happened (post-incident warning) that may disrupt normal business operations. Advance warning information may come from several sources. The Chairman of DEM or the Consultant on duty must be contacted during the initial emergency notification call. If possible, the call reporting the emergency should be transferred through to the Consultant in DEM, so he/she is able to obtain a full appreciation of the situation. If the call cannot be transferred through, the Telecommunications Operator must ascertain all related details regarding the emergency, and those details should be relayed to the Chairman of DEM or the Consultant on duty.
Chairman of DEM or the Consultant on duty shall advise the Telecommunications Operator of one of the four principle responses: Alert 0 - NO RESPONSE – Do nothing further at this time. Alert 1 -STANDBY STATUS A warning notice, and the incident command group should be contacted and advised of the emergency, and a brief report of the situation provided; or Alert 2 - EMERGENCY STATUS Activate – The Partial call-in list contacted, according to Incident Commander. all parties advised of the emergency, given a brief report of the situation and directed to initiate their response immediately. Alert 3- EMERGENCY STATUS Activate – The full call-in list contacted, all parties advised of the emergency, given a brief report of the situation and directed to initiate their response immediately. Alert 4- EVACUATION Activate the total evacuation process. Important information to obtain as soon as possible should include but not be limited to:
Type of incident, including specific hazard/agent, if known
Location of incident
Number and types of injuries
Special actions being taken (e.g., decontamination, transporting persons on buses)
Estimated time of arrival of first-arriving red crescent units
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Initiation of Disaster Notification All key personnel on the Initial Disaster Notification (Appedinx1) will be notified accordingly during initial disaster notification, those personnel and the disaster code number-8888-should notify the appropriate personnel under their command of the alert status for the response (appendix 5).
All subsequent staff will be called in by using a cascade system, where the primary contacts call in other personnel as required. Telecommunication Operators shall obtain from the Incident Command Centre:
Instructions for dealing with inquiries from: o Emergency response services o Other Hospitals o Relatives, etc., inquiring about persons involved in the emergency
incident
Offers from volunteers
Name of PIO from the Dean Office to whom all media enquiries should be directed.
The primary communications will be through the switchboard. The Emergency number will be according to Emergency Codes System (appendix2) REMEMBER Communication capacity will be severely taxed during the emergency, so restrict calls to critical matters – do not phone for an ―update‖. SWITCHBOARD
Emergency hot line is 953 The Telecommunications Operator will be crucial in assisting with the appropriate response to any emergency. Notification of the emergency, and its status, may be received first by either the Department of Emergency Medicine (DEM) or the Telecommunications Operator.
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Command Authority GENERAL
DEM (Team Leader) and/or the ADON-DEM (after working hours the Nursing Supervisor) will have the authority to activate the disaster plan and initiate the disaster notification. They will immediately consult with the DEM Chairman/designee. The Incident Commander will have the authority to move to any alert phases according to the level of emergency. In a sudden rush of casualties to DEM before the arrival of the Incident commander, the Emergency Team Leader will have the authority to activate the disaster response. During Disaster announcement every member of the KKUH staff shall follow the job action Sheet (JAS) assigned to his/her. (Appendix 6) If an emergency requires a response from Civil Defense, Police, Fire or other professional response agencies, they will assume command to the service the render and will liaise with the Hospital Command Centre to forward information and the use of hospital resources when required. COMMAND CENTREE LOCATION: “0” LEVEL, Conference Room DEM For major emergencies, the Command Centre will be established in the College Board Room, this room contains: o Telephone services on dedicated outside lines to facilitate communication in the
event of hospital communications failure or overload. o Internal telephones o A complete set of Emergency Plans and associated documentations o Site Maps and Whiteboard o A Fax Machine o A rotated stock of torches, stationery and materials appropriate to the need o An AM/FM band radio – battery operated The COMMAND CENTREE will operate upon the announcement of alert 1,2 or 3. by Command Member In the event the Incident Command Centre in DEM conference room, level 0 cannot be utilized the Incident Command Centre will be established in the College Board Room . PERSONNEL – COMMAND CENTREE For the purpose of all Emergency Plans in this document, the following defines the Hospital Emergency Incident Command System (Appendix 1) that will decide on the management of the emergency and the activation of resources. The Incident Commander will be in charge of the total response and the other members of the team will coordinate with him. For each designated role in the plan, the responsible officer will be the most senior officer from each group on site and available at the time. INCIDENT COMMAND TEAM Incident Commander (Chairman-DEM)
Members
Liaison Officer (Medical Director)
PIO Dean Office
IT Branch Director
Medical/Technical Specialist(s)
Safety & Security Director
Exec. Director of Services
Medical Director
Director of Nursing
Exec. Dir. Of Patient Affairs
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DUTIES – COMMAND TEAM
When informed of an incident by the Incident Commander/ DEM Consultant/ Telecommunications Operator, find out the:
Nature of incident
Time and place
By whom reported
Move to the Command Centre and initiate action to control initial minor problems. Liaise with the Director, Safety and Security Services Department, and Manager, Security Services in the area (using Safety and Security Services radio if necessary) to establish if the incident is under control or if additional staff is required. Ensure the appropriate response for the type of incident that is being followed:
Establish communications with the Civil Defense, KSU Fire Services -955-and/or Police as required
Obtain additional staff resources as required and oversee any evacuation deemed necessary.
Determine if the incident will be brought under control quickly or is likely to escalate to a larger incident.
If the incident is being effectively managed and likely to be brought to a prompt conclusion, ensure all patients are safely accommodated, evaluate the final impact of the incident and advise respective senior staff of the events. Where the incident is escalating or is likely to be protracted, the Command Team should ensure that all designated personnel are on site. INCIDENT COMMAND TEAM Incident Commander (Chairman-DEM)
Members
Liaison Officer (Medical Director)
PIO Dean Office
IT Branch Director
Medical/Technical Specialist(s)
Safety & Security Director
Exec. Director of Services
Medical Director
Director of Nursing
Exec. Dir. Of Patient Affairs
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DUTIES OF INCIDENT COMMANDER (Chairman, DEM)
1. Initiate the activation phase 2. Supervision of the whole plan 3. Modification of the plan steps as necessary 4. Notify and mobilize additional support as necessary 5. Call more senior staff and officials as necessary 6. Communication with the disaster site 7. Formation and direction of medical teams to go to the scene 8. Coordination of disaster plan with outside agencies as appropriate
a. Police b. Red Crescent c. Civil Defense d. Other Hospitals
9. Communication and coordination with all clinical and non-clinical departments 10. Make announcements as necessary 11. Terminate the disaster
DUTIES OF THE MEDICAL DIRECTOR
1. Supervise the clinical care in all areas of the hospital including Department of Emergency Medicine
2. Make sure the plan is being carried out in the right manner 3. Call up the necessary medical specialists as needed 4. Assist in the areas where help is required 5. Monitor the number of patients admitted and their distribution in the surgical/
medical/ pediatric wards. These details are available from the disaster patient tracking form.
6. Allocate a clinician to reassess all patients for possible discharge to improve patient bed availability.
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DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of SERVICES 1. Initiate the call in of his Associate directors and their teams 2. Liaise with the Associate Director, Support Services to ensure disaster plan
and job action sheets are being carried out.
DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of PATIENT AFFAIRES 1. Initiate the call in of his Associate directors and their teams 2. Liaise with the Associate Director, Patient Relations to ensure disaster plan
and job action sheets are being carried out 3. Liaise with the Executive Director for Support Services to ensure disaster plan
and job action sheets are being carried out 4. Allocate the Public Relations Officers to the DEM AOD 5. Allocate Patient Relations Officers to arrange together with security supervisor
to keep property of injured patients safe DUTIES OF DIRECTOR OF NURSING
1. Initiate the call in of the relevant nursing departments 2. Direct Associate Directors of Nursing to commence their job action sheets 3. Allocate a Nursing Supervisor to the Physiotherapy department to control and
delegate call in nursing staff. (nursing staff pool) 4. Initiate the commencement of the patient discharge area 5. Monitor that the disaster plan is being carried out in the right manner 7. Enhance nurse‘s assistance in discharging patient that clinically discharged to
improve patient bed availability.
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COMMUNICATION – COMMAND CENTREE RADIO PROCEDURES Call 953. The relevant code name of the disaster response must be used at all times (e.g. Code Orange) DIRECT TELEPHONE NUMBER
1) 467 1362 2) 467 1372 3)469 761 4)469 1763 Fax 469 1764
COMMUNICATIONS – ALTERNATIVE In the event that a malfunction of the switchboard occurs as a result of the emergency, a number of available alternative systems such as direct external telephones in Executive Offices, mobile telephones and two-way radio systems are available. CANCELLATION OF CODE After consultation with appropriate emergency services, the Incident Commander shall indicate ―ALL CLEAR‖ and advise of subsequent action. It is important to observe that ―ALL CLEAR‖ is given and followed by the emergency code corresponding to the emergency to which it relates. For example, where emergency color codes are used, in a fire Code Red. If the fire is extinguished prior to completion of evacuation then ―ALL CLEAR‖ Code Red is given. DEBRIEF At the conclusion of the activity, a formal debrief and counseling sessions should be made available for all staff. The Head of Psychiatric Services will coordinate this after the emergency is over. WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS If during the course of an Internal or External Emergency, either of the following occurs:
o SERIOUS BODILY INJURY: an injury that causes death or impairs a person to such
an extent that as a consequence of the injury, the person becomes an overnight or longer stay patient in a hospital.
o DANGEROUS EVENT: an event at a workplace involving imminent risk of explosion, fire or serious bodily injury.
The Safety and Security Services Department is to be immediately notified by pager through the switchboard. Before an area is re-entered, following an evacuation due to smoke or a fire, the Safety and Security Services Department is to be notified by pager through the switchboard to enable atmospheric monitoring to be conducted.
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COMMUNICATION Role of the Department of Emergency Medicine
1. The Deputy Chairman of Emergency Medicine is to assume control of the Department of Emergency Medicine (DEM) if the chairman is not available
ROLE:
Direct the clearing of patients in the department
Prepare for the reception of casualties into the department i. Communicate with Incident Command Centre ii. Organize site medical teams, equipment as
required.
Safety and Security Services staff will control access to the Department of Emergency Medicine.
2. Patients will be directed to an appropriate area on arrival by the Triage Officer (Emergency Department Team Leader).
All patients will be identified, recorded and issued a disaster chart number. A Mettag (Appendix 4) will be attached to the patient if not already present. The number on the Mettag should be recorded with the disaster chart number on the patient tracking form.
3. The distribution of casualties within the emergency department will be according
to their triage acuity (Appendix 3). All adult, ambulatory patients with minor injuries will be directed to Urgent Care Unit. All pediatric, ambulatory patients with minor injuries will be directed to the Pediatric Emergency Unit.
4. Following initial assessment and treatment, patients are transferred to appropriate areas of the hospital Wards.
5. For critically ill patients requiring intensive care:
Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)
Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Coronary Care Unit (CCU) High dependency unit (HDU) beds to be converted to Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds
Ward 21B 4 beds
Ward 25A 3 beds These beds will accommodate chronic patients in the related intensive care units so that the patients from the emergency department will be transferred to the appropriate ICU. The beds in ICU will be vacated by transferring patients to the HDU beds. If there are any patients in the HDU, they will be transferred to their corresponding ward. The HDU will serve as backup for any patients from ICU requiring minimal care. All ICU‘s should have designated chronically ill patients requiring minimal care who can be transferred to HDU as required. Heads of clinical areas should arrange to discharge patients from the wards. The discharged patients will be directed to Ward 35A . In this area, the discharge medications, clinic appointments and patient transport will be dealt with. A Patient Relations Officer will be placed here to assist with contacting patient‘s relatives if necessary. Discharged patients will use the elevator near ward 35A as their exit out of the hospital.
6. Evacuation of casualties by helicopter
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The number of casualties to be evacuated by air from a major incident/ disaster should be established as soon as possible.
Arrangements should be made to send KKUH ambulances to the university helipad.
A staging point with medical/nursing support to be established adjacent to the heliport when resources permit.
NOTE: If casualties are being transported in large numbers by helicopter, consideration should be given to request the assistance of the Red Crescent to transport casualties to KKUH Department of Emergency Medicine.
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LEVEL OF ACTIVATION STANDY Alert1 When the decision is made to move to Standby Status pending possible activation of the External Medical Emergency Plan, the Emergency Department Consultant/Team Leader, will ensure that the following senior personnel are notified. Emergency Department Standby – Hospital Standby
Chairman Department of Emergency Medicine
Emergency Department Consultant On-call
Associate Director of Nursing, DEM
Head Nurse, Emergency (Adult& Pediatric)
ACTIVATION Alert 2, 3
1. When the decision to activate the external emergency plan has been made, the above senior personnel must be asked to come immediately to the Incident Command, Department of Emergency Medicine for briefing and to collect their job action sheets. They then have the responsibility of notifying and mobilizing the other key response personnel.
2. The Consultants on-call of Surgery, Medicine, Anesthesia and Orthopedics
should report initially to the Chairman of Emergency Medicine or his designee for a briefing on the disaster.
3. The Trauma Team should initially report to the doctor‘s room in DEM for an
initial briefing before entering the clinical area.
4. Security officers are responsible for immediately securing the entrances and perimeters of the emergency department (map 1) and for organizing the flow of ambulances to the emergency department triage area.
5. In the emergency department, patients waiting for admission or who are likely
to require admission are to be sent directly to an allocated ward. Those patients who can be discharged should be discharged from the emergency department. Those patients with minor complaints should be asked to go to another hospital
6. Patients from KKUH wards will be transferred to KAUH, as a back-up in case
more beds are needed than can be made available at KKUH. Patients with minor injuries may also be referred to KAUH if the need arises. The Deputy Director of Nursing (KKUH) can be contacted on 467-1620/1621, bleep 0059 or 1798 and the Director of Nursing (KAUH) on 477-5733, bleep 0879 for this arrangement to be initiated (agreement Plan in process with king Fahad Medical City) in order to reduce patient travel distance.
7. When necessary back up ambulances from KAUH can be utilized throe the
Head Paramedic/designee. KKUH ambulance will be the person responsible for contacting KAUH on 478 6100 if the need arises.
8. All personnel who are called in to report for duty must have their hospital ID
visible to be given entry to the hospital by the security officers. All staff should enter thorough the main entrance at the front of the hospital.
9. All DEM staff who are called in are to assemble in the Ortho Clinic to await
further instructions and allocation of their duties. 10. All medical and nursing staff from other areas who have been called in should
report to the Ortho Clinic to await further allocation of their duties.
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11. Staff called in for other departments of the hospital should report to their
designated areas
12. An information center staffed by Public Relations Officers will be established in the orthopedic female waiting room. Media representatives e.g. reporters, TV crews will not be permitted into any area on ―O‖ Level. Security officers should direct all such representatives to the Dean Office, College of Medicine on the first floor.
13. Security should direct any people who come to volunteer either medical
students or those wishing to give blood to the student cafeteria area. A Patient Relations Officer should be stationed there to assist as needed.
NO STAFF OTHER THAN THOSE ISSUED WITH DISASTER PASSES ARE PERMITTED ACCESS TO THE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY MEDICICNE.
The underlying principle is early mobilization of key personnel in control of departments who will play a pivotal role in the hospital response. These key personnel are then responsible for contacting and mobilizing staff required for their own internal response as decided by each department. Each department has the responsibility to ensure that all their employees are familiar with the Hospital as well as the department disaster plan
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EMERGENCY CODES Identification: To facilitate identification of and communication about the various types of emergency,
particularly when using open communication such as a public address system and two-way
radios, the following color codes have been developed.
The Color Codes are based on a Standard for an Emergency Response for Health Care
Facilities:
Blue Medical Emergency
Yellow Missing Patient
Brown Toxic or Radiological Leak
Orange Bomb Threat
White Disruptive Behavior
Green ED Overcrowding
Black External Disaster
Pink Infant/Child Abduction
Gray Utility Failure
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EXTERNAL EMERGENCY PLAN
EXTERNAL DISASTER - CODE BLACK
DEFINITION: An incident occurring outside the hospital, which causes casualties in such numbers and severity that would overwhelm the capabilities of existing clinical services. At KKUH, ten (10) or more injured casualties with potentially serious injuries constitute a DISASTER. A MAJOR INCIDENT will be activated if there are five (5) or more seriously injured casualties. CATEGORIES OF CASUALTY SEVERITY Explanation: The aim of the KKUH external emergency plan (Code Black) is to coordinate the hospital services to receive and optimally manage any influx of patients of such numbers that would otherwise overwhelm the capabilities of existing services. The external emergency plan for KKUH is activated in response to incidents, which temporarily increases the demands on the hospital emergency patient handling capacity above the normal level, and/or requires on-site clinical teams to undertake assessments and assign priorities to the treatment and evacuation of the victims. This plan seeks to ready the hospital to receive patients within 30 minutes of notification of an external disaster. PRINCIPLES The following principles are based on three (3) phases:
Acts to dispatch teams to the pre-hospital site
Acts to sort the Emergency Department resources
Acts to sort the hospital resources The principles underlying this plan are:
Immediate assessment of likely demands on current services and activation when a potentially overwhelming demand is confirmed.
Central command and coordination of the hospital response, with best possible communication to the incident site, other emergency response agencies, and other responding health care facilities
Managing the response within normal operational protocols wherever possible, and only implementing special procedures where the demand is excessive.
Activation of key hospital personnel, who will use their professional skill and expertise to provide an appropriate response guided by Job Action sheets which provide prompts/reminders for necessary activities that differ from normal daily practice.
Progressive build up of response (Key staff activate additional staff as required) to match the demand arising from the incident.
Careful management of the response to ensure that the operation of the hospital addresses the continuing demands of existing patients as well as incident victims, both in the short and long term.
Accurate documentation of treatment as well as casualty movements.
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Progressive integration of incident victims into the mainstream of hospital routine, although in the first few days there may be a need to allocate an appropriately staffed separate ward to cope with the numbers involved.
Addressing not only the physical but also the psychological and emotional needs of victims and their families, as well as those of KKUH staff participating in the response.
Detailed debriefing and assessment after the event to review the effectiveness of the response and to identify where improvement is required to better future responses.
Ongoing training and periodic drills for key hospital staff to ensure an effective and appropriate response when the plan is activated.
NOTIFICATION Notification is most likely to come from Red Crescent, Civil Defense or Police via a call to the Department of Emergency Medicine. The person receiving the call notifying an external disaster should record the following information:
Time of notification
Who is calling and their contact telephone number
Description of disaster
Location of disaster
Number and type of persons injured and severity of injuries
Any other information available The person taking the call must immediately notify the Consultant on duty in the Emergency Department, who will then notify those who have authority to activate the External Medical Emergency Plan (Code Black). AUTHORITY TO ACTIVATE The decision to move to Standby Status and/or activate the External Emergency Plan will be made by the Incident Commander.
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UTILITY FAILURE – CODE GRAY
Dial 953, state ―Code Gray‖, the location and the nature of the emergency
If necessary, move people to a safe area
Follow the instructions of the Senior Safety & Security Officer or authorized person in charge
Prepare to evacuate if instructed by the Senior Safety & Security Officer or authorized person in charge.
EXPLANATION Internal Emergencies are any incidents that threaten the safety of the physical structure of the hospital, staff, patients, and visitors and which may also reduce the capacity of the hospital to function normally. Such incidents include:
Explosion
Natural Disaster (Earthquakes)
Engineering failures (burst water mains, loss of electricity, gas leak, etc.)
Impacts on buildings or grounds (aircraft, etc.)
Incidents in the immediate surrounds of the hospital (Chemical spills with noxious vapors affecting people)
The Internal Emergencies that are most likely to occur in the hospital will be of short duration and low intensity. Staff in the affected area, will manage such emergencies with provision for coordination by the most senior medical, nursing, and security staff actually on site at the time of the incident. These staff will constitute the Command Group. However, some emergencies will increase to a serious nature, and others will have a long time frame. In these situations, an Incident Command, staffed by senior hospital personnel, will be established to manage the hospital activities and liaise with external Emergency Services. These incidents will require the systematic evacuation of patients and others from all or part of the hospital. To address these needs, the plan has specific instructions for each incident category and the systematic evacuation of the building. When any of these incidents happen, the hospital is in EMERGENCY STATUS, and this affects allocation of personnel, command responsibilities, etc. PRINCIPLES OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE The basic principles of managing the response to an internal emergency are:
Removal of people from danger as quickly as possible.
Prevent other people unknowingly coming into a danger area
Minimize the damage to the physical structure of the hospital
Maintain the hospital function and re-establish services
There are specific sections of this plan addressing major emergency categories. All staff must be familiar with the appropriate initial action for each emergency. It is important that there are effective management processes that can be implemented rapidly and that personnel and facility risks/danger are minimized. STAFF OBLIGATIONS – INTERNAL EMERGENCY During the initial phase of an emergency, all staff will be under the direction of the Director, Safety and Security Services and the Senior Staff Member on duty in the affected area. If necessary, the Command Team will be formed and assume responsibility for managing the response. In major incidents an Incident Command Team will be established and these personnel assume control. In the event of a major internal emergency, where there has been significant damage to hospital property and casualties among patients and staff, there will be a reverse flow of patients. This means the casualties (staff, patients) will be taken
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from wards to the Department of Emergency Medicine for treatment and transferred to another health facility for care. The underlying principle of the plan is that as far as possible staff will be doing their ―normal‖ job. However, all staff may be required to assist in activities not normally part of their duties. While the EMERGENCY STATUS exists for the hospital, staff will be expected to undertake any allocated tasks for which they are physically capable – position descriptions and duty statements are suspended for the duration of the emergency. Staff off-duty should not come to the hospital until the starting time of their normal shift and they should not telephone the hospital as this places a higher demand on the telephone services. In situations where off duty staff are called to assist in making the hospital safe or to evacuate patients, all staff are expected to return promptly to duty if called. It is the responsibility of managers/supervisors to ensure:
That up-to-date call in lists are maintained
That the Switchboard is informed of changes as necessary It is the responsibility of employees to:
Be aware that their names are on the call in lists
Be aware of their obligations if called
Regularly exercise their roles in such emergencies
Know where to report to in evacuation. There is an obligation for all off duty staff to return to duty when requested in an emergency and to assist as required by the Incident Command Team. Staff returning to duty must ensure them WEAR THEIR HOSPITAL STAFF ID BADGE, so they will have their usual freedom of movement around the hospital. COMMUNICATION In the normal course of events the hospital telephone system will be used, but there are back-up systems in the form of Safety and Security two-way radios and hand carried messages
TRAFFIC CONTROL / PARKING Pedestrian Non-Evacuation Traffic Safety and Security Services staff shall ensure that all non-essential people do not enter the hospital grounds. If the emergency is major, Police should assist in the control of people traffic. Vehicular Traffic While the hospital is in Emergency Status, only emergency response vehicles will gain access to KKUH. Media vehicles will not gain access. All vehicles on site and not involved in the emergency but which may interfere with the management of the emergency, must be removed by their owners. If this cannot be managed, then, on the authority of the Command Team, a towing contractor can be called to remove the vehicles.
Illegal Occupancy KKUH may become a target for illegal intruders. In the event of the above incident occurring the Senior Safety and Security Officer on duty will:
Notify the Police and request assistance
Ensure appropriate Emergency Services have been alerted.
Notify the Director, Safety & Security Services Department.
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Initiate action to restrict: a. Entrance to the building b. Illegal occupants gaining entry, and c. Contact between the illegal occupants and the hospital occupants.
For the duration of the incident, the Senior Security Officer will utilize all available officers to assist with the control of pedestrians / traffic and to liaise with the relevant Emergency Services.
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FIRE - CODE RED ACTION ON DISCOVERY OF FIRE
DO NOT PANIC as panic may cause more serious injuries than that caused by the fire. Alert staff near to the fire to remove patients from the immediate area.
REMOVE or RESCUE people from the immediate area.
ALERT others of the presence of the fire by: o Verbally telling others in the immediate area o Activating the nearest break glass alarm (manual call point) o Contacting the emergency operator on extension 953 on any internal
telephone. State your name and the exact location and the nature of the fire.
CONFINE by closing doors and windows. This will provide occupants with additional time to evacuate
EXTINGUISH the fire if: o It is safe to do so o You have someone with you o You have previously used a Fire Extinguisher
TURN OFF ALL SERVICES Any decision to withdraw patient life support systems for the duration of the evacuation rests with the Medical Director. The decision to turn off the main oxygen supply to a building would be made by the Chief Fire Officer in conjunction with the Chief of Staff / Vice Dean. Lifts are not to be used in a fire emergency unless authorized by a Fire Officer. Save records (without personal risk) The procedures and equipment discussed below relate to the initial response to the fire emergency. Standard procedures will normally have a Safety and Security Officer at the site of a fire alarm in 2 minutes. The Civil Defense can be expected on site within 15 minutes. REPORTING A FIRE
Remove all people from immediate danger
Investigate any trace of smoke or burning smell
Contact Safety and Security Services when the source of the smoke or smell cannot be identified.
Dial 953
Tell your name and classification (e.g. Staff Nurse)
Location of the fire, what is burning and if patients are being evacuated
Activate any manual alarms in the vicinity – use a hard object to break glass alarms.
Do not shout or panic, this may cause confusion
Where possible isolate any oxygen outlets by closing the shut off valve
Remove oxygen cylinders from the area COMMAND RESPONSIBILITY For the initial response to a fire emergency, the senior staff member present is in command. If your position takes you to a number of wards and units each day, you do not have to know each area‘s fire plan, but you should understand the basic principles and be prepared to work under the direction of a fire marshal or the senior nursing staff member present at the time of the initial response. You may be asked to guide ambulant (walking) patients from the ward, allowing nursing staff to deal with non-ambulant (bedridden) patients. FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT
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Know the location and use of the fire fighting equipment in your area. All areas of the hospital have fire hoses and portable fire extinguishers. The location of the fire fighting equipment is shown on the evacuation plan displayed in your area. Use of the wrong fire extinguishers can make the situation worse. Water based equipment used on fires involving energized electrical equipment can result in electrocution. Furthermore, water from a hose or extinguisher applied to burning flammable liquids will spread the fire. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Fire extinguishers are mounted on brackets either on the wall or in fire hose cupboards depending upon the hospital location. Make certain that you are familiar with the action required. Know how to activate the fire extinguishers in your area.
Free the fire extinguisher from the bracket
Balance the weight of the fire extinguisher
Release the safety pin
Squeeze the trigger or lever.
Hold and direct the hose if necessary FIRE HOSES Located throughout the building are hose reels, which are similar to large garden hoses. DO NOT USE fire hoses if:
Live electrical circuits are in area of the fire
Flammable liquids are the source of the fire Procedure for using Fire Hoses
Turn on the hose at the valve attached directly to the hose reel (in some cases this also releases the hose from a clamp). The hose is still turned off at the nozzle.
Drag the hose to the scene of the fire
Turn the nozzle in the direction as indicated on the nozzle.
Play the stream of water on the fire. If hose nozzles are fitted with an upright lever, pull or push the lever to activate the hose.
Following the completion of the fire emergency, the message ‗CODE RED, ALL CLEAR‖ will be given by the incident commander. Evacuation If evacuation from the area or building is required see CODE ALERT 4
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Alert 4 - EVACUATION
Do not panic or shout as this may cause panic in others.
An orderly response will save more people.
Under no circumstances should lifts be used in a fire related evacuation unless directed by the Fire authorities.
Remove people from the immediate danger area e.g. a room containing the fire or alleged to contain a bomb.
Evacuate people in the following order: o Ambulant (walking) o Semi-Ambulant (support when walking\0 o Non-Ambulant (bedridden)
Move people adjacent (sideways) to a safe area – if possible, or go down using fire stairs to another level below. The best choice is to move adjacent (sideways) through smoke doors on the same level.
PROGRESSIVE EVACUATION OF THE BUILDING When evacuation requires movement outside the building, personnel will move via their directed route to the designated assembly area (via fire stairs) GENERAL Evacuation involves the movement of patients, staff and other people within or from the hospital in a rapid and as safe a manner as possible. ASSESSING THE SITUATION Before the decision to evacuate is made, a senior staff member present in the area should assess the situation at the time, in relation to the:
Seriousness of the fire threat to human safety
Proximity of hazards which may be relevant to the situation; and
The nature and type of patients in the area AUTHORITY TO EVACUATE The authority to order evacuation of an area shall be with the Fire Marshal or senior staff member present in the area at the time. Responsibility for the evacuation should be given to the incident commander who would act on his/her own initiative. Staff such as medical officers, nursing staff, or engineers if present may provide advice. The decision for which patients are for immediate evacuation should be made by the nurse-in-charge or medical officer (or both). The Fire Services will assume control on their arrival. STAGES IN EVACUATION Evacuation should be conducted in three distinct stages according to the severity of the emergency. STAGE 1 – REMOVAL OF PEOPLE FROM THE IMMEDIATE DANGER
AREA. Patients and other people in the immediate area, and if necessary on the whole floor will need to be assembled a safe distance from the cause of the emergency. In the case of fire and smoke, once the area has been evacuated, doors should be closed to localize the fire and smoke.
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STAGE 2 - REMOVAL TO A SAFE AREA
Should the seriousness of the situation warrant further evacuation, patients should be moved through the fire and/or smoke doors/exits to safe areas. This may be to an adjoining ward protected by fire and smoke doors on the same floor level or to another floor level. When evacuating a complete floor, patients should generally be moved to a floor on a lower level of the occupied building.
STAGE 3- COMPLETE EVACUATION OF A BUILDING
Evacuation of the entire building will require all available staff to assist in the movement of the patients to a safe place.
STAGES IN EVACUATION 1. Away from immediate danger 2. To safe area beyond fire or smoke doors 3. Complete evacuation of the building An evacuation plan should be displayed in your area. Evacuation should be by using exit routes as indicated on that plan. It is important that all staff are familiar with evacuation plans for their own work area. EXIT ROUTES The presence of fire or smoke (or both) in an emergency situation may govern the choice of evacuation routes and prohibit the use of nearby exits, in which case the nearest accessible exit should be used. For this purpose, prior knowledge of the building layout by staff is very important. Fire Marshals play a vital role in the education of staff and in controlling any necessary evacuations. LIFTS Lifts shall not be used in a fire emergency unless authorized by the fire service officers. Electric power may fail or be switched off causing people to be trapped in a lift. The lift shaft could act as a chimney and thus contribute to the spread of fire, heat and smoke to other parts of the building. Fire isolated stairs; fire escapes and other safe routes should be used. EVACUATION OF STAFF AND PATIENTS For the purpose of evacuation it is desirable to sub-divide patients into three groups taking into account the type of patients present: GROUP 1 - Ambulatory patients who require only a staff member to guide or direct them to a
place of safety. GROUP 2 - Semi-ambulant patients, requiring minimal assistance GROUP 3 - Non-ambulant patients who have to be physically moved or carried.
Once people have been removed from immediate danger it is generally recommended that Group 1 be moved first, then Group 2, and finally Group 3. ASSEMBLY AREAS In the event of a major fire/emergency, patients, visitors and staff will be advised of the required assembly area within the hospital grounds. It is desirable to wrap a blanket around each patient. A blanket provides protection from radiated heat if required. NOTE: It must be stressed that the first responsibility of the staff in proximity to the fire/ emergency is to remove patients from the immediate danger area. Staff must be familiar with all exits and exit routes to facilitate the quickest movement of patients.
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ROOM CHECK / RECORD COLLECTION When all patients have been removed from the danger area, a staff member should check that the area is clear. Provided no risk is involved, staff lists and patients records should be collected at this time. FIRE EXIT MONITORS A staff member should be positioned to prevent other people entering the danger area by alternative entrances, provided no risk is involved and the person nominated can be spared. A head count should also be conducted once the evacuation is complete. Staff and patients must be instructed to stay in the evacuation area, until advised they can leave, to enable an accurate head count to be made. The senior staff member or designee should report to the Fire Service Officer or Senior Safety and Security Services Officer present to indicate if anyone is missing after having conducted a staff and patient check. FACTORS FOR CONSIDERATION Factors that must be considered in the emergency handling of patients include:
The nature of the emergency
The weight and condition of the patient
The strength, skill and training of the rescuer(s)
The height of the bed
The availability of resources both human and material Correct lifting techniques should be observed at all times. When using a blanket to drag a patient, it should be grasped and pulled from the end near the patient‘s feet. The beds of intensive care patients may be wheeled to safety if the situation permits. Do not obstruct corridors, doorways, and stair entrances with beds or bedding. AMBULATORY PATIENTS Ambulatory patients should be taken in a group to a safe area. A responsible person must be given control to minimize panic and ensure that all are accounted for. Ambulatory patients and visitors can be used to assist in the orderly removal of other ambulatory patients. WHEELCHAIR PATIENTS If the need for wheelchairs is acute, patients who have reached a safe area should vacate their chairs so that other patients may be evacuated. Do not obstruct corridors, doorways and stairs with wheelchairs NON-AMBULATORY PATIENTS Non-ambulatory patients may be carried on stretchers, blankets or specially designed equipment, e.g. evacuation sheets. They may also be moved by emergency removal techniques such as:
Blanket drag
Swing carry
Fore and aft carry
Other improvised techniques to suit the situation. PATIENT CARE FOLLOWING EVACUATION After patients and staff are evacuated the ―all clear‖ may be given. Patient care will probably require an extraordinary effort by staff until such time as the patients can be returned to their ward, found alternative accommodation within the hospital or transported to another hospital.
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SISTER WARDS An evacuation that has patients being placed outside of a building will, in addition to subjecting the patient to the weather conditions at the time, effectively reduce the following:
Medical air and gas
Suction
Communication
Medical support It is therefore strongly recommended that all patient care areas develop a ―sister ward‖ protocol with at least two other wards/clinics that would be able to look after patients in the event of an evacuation. Each ward would be required to provide as much as possible, similar medical functions that the patients were receiving prior to the evacuation. This process would be reciprocal and should be confirmed on a regular basis.
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CARDIO PULMONARY RESUSCITATION – CODE BLUE 1. Commence basic life support and call for assistance 2. Dial 7-1234, state the Code Blue and the location 3. Continue resuscitation with CPR, use of bag-valve mask and AED (if available) until
the arrival of the Cardiac Arrest Team MEDICAL EMERGENCY – NON CARDIAC ARREST This process applies to situations where the patient is not experiencing a cardiac arrest but where clinical staff believes that the patient requires medical attention urgently (i.e. within 10 – 30 minutes). Guidelines for following this process include:
Airway threatened
Breathing – unexpected change in respiratory rate. Under 5 or over 36.
Circulation – unexpected change in pulse rate. Under 40 or over 140
Drop in Systolic BP – under 90
Unexpected significant bleeding
Nervous System – sudden loss of consciousness. Aggression. Prolonged or repeated seizure activity.
Other – any patient whom you are seriously concerned about. Procedure:
Dial 6. Notify switchboard as to which is the primary treating team for the patient and ask to have them paged urgently or the be paged urgently by the ward staff.
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DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR – CODE WHITE Definition: Armed or unarmed persons threatening to injure others or cause injury to themselves. This procedure is the initial response to a personal threat that may arise from an armed or unarmed person confronting staff or others in a violent or threatening manner or where a person threatens to commit suicide. Once Safety and Security Services, Police or other professional response groups arrive, they will assume command. WARNING! UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD STAFF, PATIENTS OR VISITORS PLACE THEMSELVES IN FURTHER DANGER. Whenever there are unlawful demands for hospital property (Money, drugs, equipment, etc.) with threats of violence, the property should be handed over without question. ARMED CONFRONTATION
Obey the offender‘s instructions,
Keep calm and be observant.
Do only what you are told and nothing more
Do not volunteer any information
Stay out of danger if not directly involved
Leave the building if it is safe to do so
Raise the alarm – Dial 953 with details of the: o Location o Nature of incident o Person reporting
The switchboard operator should announce CODE WHITE then notify Safety and Security.
Safety and Security Services on arrival at the scene will inform the switchboard operator of the situation to be relayed to the Police.
Carefully observe any vehicle used by the offender(s) taking particular note of its registration number, type and color and number of occupants and their descriptions.
Observe the offender(s) as much as possible.
In particular, note the speech, mannerisms, clothing, scars or any other distinguishing features. Record these observations as quickly as possible after the event, as the police will want individual descriptions of what happened, not influenced by others.
Keep other people out of the area and Centre Safety and Security Services staff at entrances to stop people from entering into the area.
Do not move or take anything from the area until the police have checked for fingerprints and other clues.
Ask all witnesses to remain until the police arrive.
Explain to the witnesses that their view of what happened, however brief, could provide vital information when put together with other evidence.
All members of the media must be excluded from the Hospital and all media contact will be made through the Public Relations Office.
Should injuries occur, only attempt to assist where there is no risk to yourself and the offender consents?
Do not place more people in danger. Explanation In the hospital environment, personal threats can take many forms, and therefore a specific response cannot be detailed. However, the basic principles that should always be addressed are:
o Remove as many people from the danger and prevent other people from getting into danger
o Always carry out the demands of the offender exactly – nothing more, nothing less.
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o If hospital property is demanded, it should always be handed over. o Do not try to be a hero
Aims of the Plan
Saving of life
Minimum disruption to the patients, staff, visitors and the running of the hospital
Where possible, protection of assets. RAISING THE ALARM In most cases involving personal threat, the person directly involved with the offender will not be in a position to raise the alarm. In such cases, the staff member must try to draw the attention of other persons to the situation, without placing any person at risk. Each work area should develop a code that indicates that an individual is under threat. The alarm should be raised by dialing 953 and advising the switchboard of the nature of the incident, the number of people involved, the location of the incident and who is reporting the incident. The operator will immediately notify Safety and Security Services and the Police. Medical Team The Department of Emergency Medicine will be informed by the switchboard operator and placed on Alert 1 -STANDBY STATUS in the event of injuries. Minimizing People Involved Every effort should be made to minimize the number of people involved or potentially involved in a personal threat situation. All people who are not directly under threat should leave the area if safe to do so. Outside the threat area, security should be Centered to ensure that other people do not become involved in the incident. The unexpected arrival of other people may panic the offender into rash action, or increase the number of people at risk. ARMED HOLD UP Armed hold up is the most likely personal threat, and this could be for cash, drugs or some other item. In all cases, the persons in contact with the offender should be as agreeable as possible, while trying to signal to other staff to raise the alarm. DRUGS HOLD UP The pharmacies and every clinical area are potential sites for unlawful demands for drugs. Where possible, you should tell the offender that the demanded drugs are not held in the area or that the key to the storage cupboard is unavailable. If the threats become more menacing, then every effort should be made to meet the offender‘s demands. If there are genuine reasons to be unable to meet the demands, such as not having the key to drug cupboards, then explain the procedure used to access the drugs and why you are unable to access them. For any type of hold up, try to keep a mental note of the property taken, and as soon as the threat is removed, write down the list of stolen property. It is also important that nothing is touched and only essential people enter the area until the Police are on the site, so that fingerprints and other evidence is maintained intact HOSTAGE The hostage may be a patient, staff member or a visitor. The reasons for taking such a hostage can be several, but could include: demands for money or drugs; demands for action or inaction regarding the treatment of an individual (this may or may not be the offender); some political motivation, retribution for some real or perceived wrong; a domestic matter. The major concerns should be to minimize the number of hostages and to minimize the risk to each.
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People who can, should immediately leave the threat area. The offender‘s instructions should be carried out as closely as possible. Because of the likely lengthy nature of this category of personnel threat, a Command Centre would be established to manage liaison between the Police, Hospital staff, and the threat area. The locations will depend upon the site of the threat, and all communication should be relayed through the switchboard. Two-way radio communication should be used only out of earshot of the hostage taker(s). It is important that there is a clear understanding of the nature of the demands including the reasons for the event and the expectations of the offender. This information must be relayed to the Command Centre by Senior Safety and Security Services Officer. Once Police and other professional response groups are on site, they will assume control. This response may be armed so staff will need to be aware of the risks not only from the offender, but also Police, and should immediately obey any instructions. If you are in a location that is low risk, stay there until the situation is resolved. When the situation is resolved, there will be an announcement ‗CODE WHITE – ALL CLEAR‘. At that time, it is safe to resume normal activities. IRRATIONAL PERSON When an irrational person undertakes a campaign of damage against staff and/or the environment of the hospital, there is essentially an unmanageable situation. The first concern should be to move as many people away from the expected path of the offender and the violence. If these people cannot escape from the area, they should minimize their exposure by moving behind furniture, etc., which will isolate them from the offender. The alarm should be raised by dialing 953. The switchboard operator will contact Safety and Security Services and the Police. All personnel who are able should leave the threatened area as quickly as possible. If possible, staff should exit one by one, not in groups to minimize target opportunities. Once Police and other professional response groups are at the hospital, they will assume control.
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BOMB THREAT – CODE ORANGE
This procedure is this hospital‘s response to a bomb threat. Once Police, Civil Defense and other professional response groups arrive, they will work with staff of the hospital to assess the level and nature of the threat. A bomb threat will usually be received by phone or in the mail. Do not panic but treat the threat as genuine. Phone Threat
Record all available information given by the person on the telephone.
DO NOT HANG UP AFTER CALL UNTIL INSTRUCTIONS ARE GIVEN. Mail Threat – Suspicious Parcel
Do not touch.
Remove all people from the area. Written Threat
Envelope and correspondence should be kept, do not handle further.
Place in a plastic bag if possible to assist in fingerprinting, Centre marks, etc.
Dial 953; state CODE ORANGE and location (use another internal phone if threat is by phone).
Follow instructions of the Senior Safety and Security Services Officer or Police.
Prepare to evacuate – in accordance with the Evacuation Plan – ALERT 4.
Assist by visual search of your work area – look for unusual parcels, objects, etc. NOT normally in your work area. If object found:
Do not touch
Report find by dialing 953 on internal telephone
Keep clear BOMB / ARSON THREAT CHECKLIST Any indication that a bomb or improvised explosive device has been planted must be regarded as genuine and the bomb/arson protocol implemented. If such threats are genuine and the device is activated resulting in an explosion and/or fire, then the Fire Plan – Code Red, Code Gray and Alert 4 will be implemented. Bomb threats may be specific or non-specific as follows: SPECIFIC THREAT The caller provides more detailed information which could include statements describing the device, why it was placed, its location, the time of activation and other details. Although less common, the specific threat is more credible. NON-SPECIFIC THREAT The caller may make a simple statement to the effect that a device has been placed. Generally, very little, if any additional detail is said before the caller ends the conversation. The non-specific threat is more common but neither type of threat should be immediately discredited without investigation. Every threat should be treated as genuine until proven otherwise. INITIAL RESPONSE The staff member receiving the threat must gain as much information as possible and document it immediately. Details that should be gained include:
The location of the bomb or other device and in what it is contained.
When the device is set to be activated
The reason for the threat
Any identifying characteristics of the caller which might be available, including:
Location
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Identity
Age
Sex
Accent or speech impediment
Background sounds e.g. aircraft, etc. Immediately after the phone call, or during the phone call, another staff member must try to contact the switchboard on 953 and advise them of the threat and they will initiate the appropriate protocol for CODE ORANGE. It is best if you can raise the alarm while keeping the caller on the phone as long as possible to enable a phone trace and action the CODE ORANGE protocol earlier than the caller would anticipate. NOTIFICATION
The staff member receiving the call must immediately contact the switchboard operator on 953.
The switch immediately contacts the Director, Safety and Security Services Department IN HOURS OR AFTER HOURS.
The Duty Senior Safety and Security Services Officer will immediately contact the staff member who received the call or information.
The Director, Safety and Security Services or the Senior Safety and Security Services Officer will contact the Police. The Police will contact other emergency services as necessary.
The Security Officer will then delegate the Safety and Security Officers to inform staff within close proximity to the Code Orange Area.
EVALUATION Following an analysis of the information received, the Director or Senior Safety and Security Services Officer shall make the decision whether to institute one of the three possible actions, as follows:
Search without evacuation
Evacuate and search
Evacuate (without search) SWITCHBOARD / SAFETY & SECURITY SERVICES Ensure that radio transmitters including two-way radios and mobile telephones are not used within 30 meters of the suspect bomb location. (This action reduces the risk of setting off the detonators, etc. by radio emission). SEARCH The aim of the search is to identify any object which is not normally found in an area or location, or for which an owner is not readily identifiable or becomes suspect for any other reason e.g. suspiciously labeled (similar to that described in the threat), unusual size, shape, sound and presence of pieces of tape, wire, string or explosive wrappings. If any suspect object is found, the Safety and Security Officers shall ensure that it is not touched or moved, and that the area is kept clear. The Safety and Security Officer shall notify the Incident Commander immediately. NOTE: More than one suspect object may have been planted. The search may be made without evacuation or made after evacuation.
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SEARCH WITHOUT EVACUATION If the decision is made to search without evacuation, Incident Commander shall execute the following:
Alert all Security Officers and the Police of the situation, identifying the location, if known.
If the location is unknown, state that it is unknown
Delegate Security Officers to supervise and assist in the search for any objects.
All Safety and Security Officers and members of staff within the area will search their immediate areas.
A sticker should be placed on each sector of an area after a search has been completed to indicate that each area has been searched. This negates double searching and identifies area, which have been missed.
If any suspect object is found, the Staff member will notify the Security Supervisor IMMEDIATELY. The Security supervisor will ensure that it is not touched or moved and that the area is kept clear.
The Security Supervisor will notify the Police and switchboard operator IMMEDIATELY that a suspect object has been located.
The Incident Commander will then notify the following officers:
Dean
Vice Dean for hospital affairs
Medical Director
Executive Director of Services
Executive Director of Patients Affairs
EVACUATION
Implement ANNOUNCEMENT OF Alert 4- EVACUATION.
Ensure all personal items are removed
As soon as all persons are at the evacuation assembly point, all persons shall move to a secondary assembly area at least 100 meters distance from the building where the bomb is placed.
Doors and windows should be opened as the building is evacuated to allow any explosive device to vent.
Once evacuation has been completed no person should re-enter the building without the authority of the Police or Safety and Security Services Officer.
PATIENT CARE AREAS: EVACUATION OPTION The following options need to be assessed by Senior Medical and Nursing Staff in consultation with the Director or Senior Safety & Security Services Officer:
Total Evacuation
Partial Evacuation TOTAL EVACUATION Immediate and total evacuation would seem to be the most appropriate response to any bomb threat. However, there are significant safeties factors associated with a bomb threat that may weigh against immediate evacuation. These are as follows: RISK INJURY As a general rule, the easiest area in which to plant an object is the shrubbery sometimes found outside a building, an adjoining car park, or in an area to which the public has the easiest access. Immediate evacuation through these areas may increase the injury risk. Car parks should not normally be used as assembly areas. The Security Supervisor should ensure that exit routes and assembly areas are searched for suspicious objects prior to any evacuation.
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RESPONSE IMPAIRMENT
Total evacuation will remove personnel who may be required to make a search.
Panic. A sudden bomb threat evacuation may cause panic and unpredictable behavior, leading to unnecessary risk of injury.
Patient Dependency. At least some of the patients in any area under bomb threat may be dependent upon life support equipment.
Reduction in patient care. Although evacuation of patients to any assembly area may ensure their safety, repeated threats and evacuation could compromise patient care.
The above factors may make total evacuation an undesirable response to the bomb threat. NOTE: Total and immediate evacuation, although risky, is the easy decision. After taking the easy way, the hard decision of when to return still has to be made. PARTIAL EVACUATION One alternative to total evacuation is partial evacuation. This response is particularly effective when the threat includes the specific or general location of the object or in those instances where a suspicious object has been located without prior warning. Partial evacuation can reduce risk of injury by evacuating ambulant patients, visitors and non-essential personnel. Staff essential to a search can remain, critical services can be continued and in cases of repeated threat, risk of injury is minimized. SEARCH AFTER EVACUATION If the decision is made to evacuate and search, the Security Supervisor should try to see that personal belongings are removed. Experts should check unidentified and unattended suspicious objects e.g. Police, and no attempt to remove such objects should be made. The following areas shall be searched in the order stated below:
1. Outside areas including evacuation assembly area 2. Building entrances and exits, and in particular evacuation routes. 3. Public areas within buildings 4. After external and public areas have been cleared, a search should be
conducted beginning at the lowest levels and continuing upwards until every floor including the roof has been searched.
5. After a floor or room has been searched, it should be distinctively marked to avoid duplication of effort.
If a device has been located, Police will establish a Command Centre. The following staff will be required at the Command Centre location:
During Working Hours:
Hospital Incident Commander
Vice Dean
Medical Director
Deputy Director of Nursing
Executive Directors
Director, Safety & Security Department
After Hours: The following officers will report to the Command Centre until replaced by more senior members of staff. Officers identified in ‖During Working Hours‖ will be notified of the incident by switchboard:
Senior Safety & Security Officer
DEM Team Leader
Nursing Supervisor
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At the conclusion of this stage, Police will advise when Code Orange is cancelled.
Code Orange – All Clear
Telecommunications Operator will then advise all sections
Stand down Safety and Security Services and Switchboard
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THE EMERGENCY OPERATION PLAN OF SAFETY AND SECURITY DEPARTMENT
OBJECTIVE
To secure the site by scrutinizing everything entering to it and by making sure that alarm system and fire fighting means are available and in place; evacuation points, routes utilized, temporary collection and evacuation places are known; the readiness of site to receive ordinary and emergency cases is kept and maintained.
THE MISSION
The mission of Safety and Security Unit at College of Medicine and King Khalid University Hospital is presented in the following:
1) to prepare the site for receiving emergency cases at any time. 2) To make sure that all internal and external traffic areas leading to emergency
exits and doors are clear.
3) To continuously make sure that all corridors are not blocked and free from any obstacles that may hinder or hamper evacuation.
4) To provide vigilance to all service sites, energy sources, and vital sites and
prevent unauthorized personnel from entrance.
5) To spread awareness among staff, patients and watchers in respect of what they should know about: a. Siren tones b. Safety places that they can go to during an internal disaster c. Receiving instructions during emergency occurrence and not acting alone. d. Not approaching any suspicious items and reporting its presence.
6) To make sure that contact devices are properly working and urgent contact can be
made with the Civil Defense Dept.
7) To make sure that the service tunnel is secure and periodic patrols are routed in and around it.
8) To schedule the working hours pro-rota to be every six hours in the field area.
9) To keep record of places from which necessary needed vehicles or machinery can be brought over in time of crisis such as fire break -out or building collapse.
10) When a disaster occurs, the most important acts of safety and security will be:
a) To initiate immediate intervention with the purpose of accommodating the situation and lessening the disaster’s effects.
b) To request help from the parties concerned. c) To extinguish fires and prevent spreading of fires. d) To participate in the evacuation process. e) To carry out evacuation plan in the site and nearby sites that could be
exposed to danger as result of the situation.
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f) To prepare evacuation sites for affected people. g) To mobilize all potentials for confronting the situation. Mobilization to include
mobilizing human resources, equipment and machinery. h) To safeguard and maintain discipline in the area (affected site, medical
evacuation, support site, accommodation places). i) To account for losses and harms, and to conduct an investigation for
establishing the cause of the internal disaster. j) To restore the situation to its normal status.
THE PLAN OF RECEIVING CASES IN EMERGENCY 1. The casualties who are brought in by ambulances will enter through the
southern entrance of the hospital. A security man at the entrance will direct the injured to the Emergency Triage Area at the main door (Ambulance Bay).
2. Security Officers will be allocated to all points of entry on ―0‖ level from the
Emergency Department to Primary Care Clinics (PCC). No persons other than those wearing disaster passes will be permitted entry to the Emergency Department and surrounding areas on ―0‖ level.
3. An iron rail separating the E/entrance and the visit entrance (20) will be put in place
so that the injured are separated from the discharged patients who leave their wards. A security man will guide the patients and their watchers to the exit.
4. A security man will be stationed in the covered parking lot in order to prevent private
cars from parking in Ambulance Parking Area. 5. Additional security man will be stationed at the circle in order to guide the injured to
the right place and to prevent at random parking, and to facilitate the entrance of the ambulances.
6. The exit route for inpatients from their wards will be through the southern entrance
of the hospital and the emergency exits of the wards. A security man will be stationed and he will guide the inpatients and the watchers to the exit place.
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DEM DISASTER RESPONSE
ROLE OF THE DEPARTMENT of EMERGENCY MEDICINE The Chairman of the DEM is a Incident Commander and is responsible for initiating the appropriate response to the disaster that has been notified. The Chairman should follow his/her action sheet for the directions to be commenced. If the number of victims is 10 or less, the DEM doctors with the help of medical staff on-call (trauma team) will deal with the incident. The nurse-in-charge will ask for more nurses if required. If the number of victims is more than 10, the team leader of DEM will advise the in charge nurse to initiate the Code Black and commence an activated response. On arrival, the Chairman of DEM will assume control of the department. He/she is responsible to
Direct the clearing of patients from the department. Patients waiting for admission/likely to need admission should be sent to the ward. Patients requiring an emergency intervention should be triaged as normal. Patients waiting in the waiting room should be directed to another hospital. If after-hours, the nursing supervisor should provide nursing staff until on-call staff arrives.
For critically ill patients requiring intensive care
SICU MICU
PICU NICU
CCU
High dependency beds
Ward 21B 4 beds Ward 25A 3 beds
These beds will accommodate chronic patients in the related intensive care units so that the patients from the emergency department will be transferred to the appropriate ICU’s. The beds in the ICU will be vacated by transferring patients to the HDU beds. If there are any patients in the HDU, they will be transferred to their corresponding ward. The HDU will serve as back up for any patients from ICU requiring minimal care. All ICU’s should have designated chronically ill patients requiring minimal care who can be transferred to the HDU as required.
Organize the department for the reception of patients. ORGANISATION OF THE DEPARTMENT During a disaster, the emergency department staff will continue to manage patients as normal in the appropriate assessment areas, the difference being the number of patients will be increased and not all investigations and treatment will be completed before the patient leaves the assessment area. This is to ensure a continuous flow of patients through the department during the disaster response. A senior doctor will be responsible for prioritization of investigations such as X-ray, CT scan. TRIAGE Triage area will be set up outside the main door in the Ambulance bay. All available stretchers and wheelchairs should be brought to this area. This area will be staffed by:
An emergency physician A pediatric doctor
2 staff nurses 2 receptionists All available paramedics/EMT’s
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Role of the doctors and nurses This staff will be responsible for allocating a triage category to the patient and disposal to an appropriate assessment area. They should check the Mettag that is attached to the patient for relevant information. If no Mettag is attached to the patient, then triage staff is responsible for attaching a tag. If a patient not involved in the disaster, but requiring emergency care arrives, they should be treated the same as a disaster patient and a Mettag should be attached to their person. The triage staff are also responsible for directing the patient to the appropriate assessment area (see diagram). Each team should consist of:
1 doctor 1 staff nurse 1 receptionist
Role of the receptionists The receptionists are responsible for the documentation of all patients who arrive to the emergency department. The form that is used is the disaster patient tracking form. They should not remove the Mettag from the patient. They are responsible for keeping an accurate list of all patients who arrive either alive or dead. They must record the number of the Mettag with the number of the disaster chart that is allocated to the patient. They must also record the assessment area that the patient is sent to. This list should be kept by the reception staff and not given to anyone. The people who may require access to the list are either a patient relation officer or a public relations officer. Under no circumstances are they to remove the list from the department. Role of the paramedics The paramedics/EMT who are available should assist in transferring the patients to the assessment areas. They must ensure that staff in the area know that a patient has arrived. They should return to the triage area as soon as possible. When the casualties are no longer being transported to the department, the paramedics/EMT should be allocated throughout the department to assist with patient care/ transfer. Resuscitation Unit Function of the area: To resuscitate the critically ill/injured patients with life-threatening conditions that may require airway management/assisted ventilation This area should be staffed by
3 anesthetists 3 doctors 16 nurses (1 nurse per patient, 2 nurses as runners)
Comprehensive care should be given to these patients until a decision is made about their transfer to ICU or operating room. Acute Care Unit Function of the area: To resuscitate the critically ill/injured patients with life-threatening conditions that do not need airway support. This area should be staffed by
1 emergency consultant 5 doctors 9 nurses (1 nurse per patient, 2 nurses as runners)
Stabilizing care should be given to these patients until a decision is made about their transfer to the ward or operating room.
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Stabilizing care should be given to these patients until a decision is made about their transfer to the ward or operating room. Some of these patients may be admitted to the ward prior to having investigations completed e.g. X-ray Fast track Room Function of the area: To treat the seriously ill/injured patients e.g. long bone fractures with hypotension, <15% burns. This area should be staffed by:
2 doctors
4 nurses 1 emergency consultant should move between Acute Care 1 and Consultation
room. Stabilizing care should be given to these patients until a decision is made about their transfer to the ward or operating room. Some of these patients may be admitted to the ward prior to having investigations completed e.g. X-ray Urgent Care Unit Function of the area: To treat patients with minor injuries who are non-ambulatory e.g. multiple lacerations, fractures This area should be staffed by:
1 doctor 3 nurses
All adult ambulatory patients with minor injuries should be directed to the Primary Care Clinics. PEDIATRIC PATIENTS Pediatric Emergency Consultant/Team Leader should direct the clearing of patients in the department. Patients waiting for admission/likely to need admission should be sent to the ward. Patients waiting in the waiting room should be re-triaged and those able to leave should be directed to another hospital. All pediatric patients from the disaster will be seen at the Triage area (ambulance bay). The triage staff will be responsible for applying a triage category to the patient and allocation to an assessment area. They should check the Mettag that is attached to the patient for relevant information. If no Mettag is attached to the patient, then the triage staff is responsible for attaching a tag to the patient. If a patient not involved in the disaster but requiring emergency care arrives, they should be treated the same as a disaster patient and a Mettag should be attached to their person. They are also responsible for directing the patient to the appropriate assessment area (see diagram).
Observation area Function of the area: To resuscitate the critically ill/injured patients with life-threatening conditions that do not need airway support. This area should be staffed by
2 doctors 4 nurses (1 nurse as a runner)
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Stabilizing care should be given to these patients until a decision is made about their transfer to the ward or operating room. POPD All pediatric ambulatory patients with minor injuries will be directed to the Pediatric Outpatient Clinic area. This area should be staffed by:
6 doctors 12 nurses
DOCUMENTATION ALL CLINICAL AREAS It is critically important that accurate and timely documentation is kept during the period of the disaster response. All patients must have two identifying numbers – one taken from the Mettag and the other from the disaster chart. These two numbers should be written on any and all documentation relating to the patient even when transferred from the emergency department. The correct identity of the patient will be matched with these numbers when the disaster response has been stood down and time can be taken to establish correct information. All ambulatory patients should have correct identification information taken before they are permitted to leave the hospital.
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DISASTER PLAN – BLOOD BANK
1. MAIN OBJECTIVES
o To ensure that the necessary stock of blood and blood products is maintained throughout the emergency.
o To ensure the policy of issuing blood in a ―major disaster‖ is maintained.
2. MAINTENANCE OF THE NECESSARY STOCK OF BLOOD AND BLOOD
PRODUCTS Suspending blood issue for non-emergency transfusions. Increasing stock to the desired level by:
o Delivery from other hospitals o Emergency donor bleeding
Policy for blood issue in a major disaster (same as of emergency transfusion but will be dictated by the color code of the patient: Red, Yellow, or Green).
o Compatibility done wherever possible. o Attempt to determine ABO and Rh groups to allow issue of group specific
blood. o Issue group O Rh+ve to boys and men, O Rh-ve to women (except if O-ve
is not available). o FFP & PC: usually available in good stocks (PC reserved for those who
receive massive transfusion. PPF reserved for burns), o The Disaster & Mettag No. should be used in the:
Identification of casualties Labeling samples of blood, reports of X-matched blood units
3. EMERGENCY DONORS‘ ROOMS o Provision of bigger space and personnel to man the extended donor area. o Blood bank 4 rooms plus Student Cafeteria area. o This area should be clearly sign posted; hospital security and Public
Relations, KKUH Telephone Operator and local radio or TV station should know of it in advance.
o The King Saud University student rooms (the Health Center – 5th floor) may be used in extremes of need.
o Specially labeled bags and tubes should be ready to allow collection of blood from about 100 donors.
o The currently used Blood Transfusion Requisition Form will be employed. It will carry the Disaster No. & Mettag No. which is to be issued by DEM.
o Extra personnel to man the emergency donor rooms will be recruited from: o Hematology personnel (both medical and technical) o Hospital Phlebotomy personnel (both males and females) o Other laboratory personnel, if needed. o Porters (at least 2) should be allocated to Blood Bank
P.S.: Copies of this document will be circulated to all departments concerned to make their staff aware of the proposed commitments to this disaster plan.
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INCIDENT RESPONSE GUIDES ( IRG)
To assist the incident command staff to optimally react to the situation they are confronting, Incident Response Guides have been devised for external and internal scenarios. Each IRG lists fundamental decision considerations specific to managing that situation by timeframe. The IRGs are intended to complement the hospital EOP and provide a primer that will provide some directional assistance and a means of initially documenting the actions undertaken.
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BOMB THREAT
INCIDENT RESPONSE GUIDE
Mission: To safely manage staff, patients, and visitors during a bomb threat or suspicious package situation. Directions Read this entire response guide and review incident management team chart Use this response guide as a checklist to ensure all tasks are addressed and completed
Objectives Document all bomb threat information Immediate respond to the bomb threat when received or suspicious object is found Maintain security of the facility, consider lockdown and/or evacuation Control and inspect packages and materials entering critical areas for suspicious
objects Maintain patient care services Ensure safety of the staff, patients, and visitors
Immediate (Operational Period 0-2 Hours) COMMAND (Incident Commander):
Activate Command staff and Section Chiefs as appropriate Consider the possibility of a “dirty bomb” and evaluate/prepare for secondary
radiation, chemical, and/or biological contamination (Liaison Officer): Notify appropriate authorities of bomb threat and coordinate internal and external
response agencies (e.g., law enforcement, bomb squad) Communicate with other healthcare facilities to determine:
• Situation status • Surge capacity • Patient transfer/bed availability • Ability to loan needed equipment, supplies, medications, personnel, etc. COMMAND (Safety Officer): Consider immediate evacuation of areas if threat is identified.
Monitor response activities to ensure safety of staff, patients, and responders.
(Public Information Officer): Establish a media staging/briefing area and secure the media area to ensure media
remain in designated areas.
Conduct media briefings and situation updates.
OPERATIONS
Implement the bomb threat procedure.
Secure the facility and stop visitors and others from entering the facility.
Evacuate non-essential personnel out of the facility to a safe area.
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Initiate and coordinate search activities to identify suspicious objects or suspicious
activity.
Liaison with responding and investigating law enforcement agencies
Consider evacuation or relocation of patients.
PLANNING
Establish operational periods, incident objectives and Incident Action Plan, in
collaboration with Incident Commander.
Prepare to track patients and personnel.
LOGISTICS
If necessary, establish an external evacuation safe area.
Prepare to implement patient tracking protocols.
Prepare for possible transportation for evacuated patients.
Account for all personnel currently in the facility.
Provide staff information and mental health services, as appropriate.
Intermediate (Operational Period 2-12 Hours) COMMAND (Incident Commander):
Meet with Command Staff and Section Chiefs to evaluate the overall impact of incident
on the facility.
(PIO): Continue monitoring media reporting
Develop briefings and updates for staff, patients and visitors
(Safety Officer): Conduct ongoing analysis of existing response practices for health and safety issues
related to staff, patients, and facility, and implement corrective actions to address.
OPERATIONS Continue securing the hospital and grounds and restricting non-essential personnel
from entering the building.
Continue facility search procedures.
Evacuate patients and staff, as indicated.
Continue to liaison with law enforcement
LOGISTICS Continue to support facility response by providing appropriate personnel or equipment.
FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION Track expenses and lost revenues.
Extended (Operational Period Beyond 12 Hours) COMMAND (Incident Commander):
Implement patient, staff and visitor evacuation of the facility.
Update and revise the Incident Action Plan.
(PIO):
Continue media briefings and situation updates.
(Liaison Officer):
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Continue updating local emergency management, fire and EMS of situation status and
need to evacuate facility.
(Safety Officer): Continue monitoring safety practices and oversee safe evacuation of the facility
OPERATIONS
Continue patient management activities and evacuation of the facility Oversee evacuation of the facility and transfer of patients to other hospitals Continue hospital and grounds security, deny entry to non-essential personnel
PLANNING
Implement patient and staff tracking during the evacuation Update and revise the Incident Action Plan
LOGISTICS Continue to provide mental health support to staff and patients as needed
FINANCE Continue to track response expenses
Demobilization/System Recovery COMMAND (Incident Commander):
Ensure local law enforcement/bomb squad issue an “all clear” for the facility. Oversee restoration of normal hospital operations
(PIO): Conduct final media briefing providing situation status, appropriate patient information
and termination of the incident.
(Liaison Officer): Notify local emergency management, fire and EMS of termination of the incident.
(Safety Officer): Oversee the safe return to normal operations and repatriation of patients
OPERATIONS
Restore patient care and management activities. Repatriate evacuated patients Re-establish visitation and non-essential services
PLANNING
Finalize the Incident Action Plan and demobilization plan.
Compile a final report of the incident and hospital response and recovery operations
Ensure appropriate archiving of incident documentation.
Write after-action report and corrective action plan to include the following:
Summary of actions taken
Summary of the incident
Actions that went well
Area for improvement
Recommendations for future response actions Recommendations for correction actions
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LOGISTICS
Provide debriefing and mental health support services for staff and patients.
FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION
Compile final response and recovery cost and expenditure summary and submit to the
Incident Commander for approval.
Documents and Tools
Hospital Emergency Operations Plan Hospital Evacuation Plan Hospital Bomb Threat Procedure (telephone vs. suspicious object threat) Facility and Departmental Business Continuity Plans
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(ALERT4) EVACUATION, COMPLETE OR PARTIAL FACILITY
INCIDENT RESPONSE GUIDE
Mission: To safely perform a complete or partial facility evacuation. Directions:
Read this entire response guide and review incident management team chart.
Use this response guide as a checklist to ensure all tasks are addressed and
completed.
Objectives:
Maintain safety of patients, staff, visitors Maintain life support functions Conduct safe and rapid evacuation of the facility Plan for patient repatriation and restoration of services
Immediate (Operational Period 0-2 Hours) COMMAND (Incident Commander):
Activate the facility emergency operations plan and the Incident Command structure. Appoint Command Staff and Section Chiefs. Determine type of evacuation needed:
Immediate vs. delayed
Vertical, horizontal, complete Order the organized and timely evacuation of the facility
(PIO):
Conduct regular media briefings on situation status and appropriate patient information.
Oversee patient family notifications of evacuation/transfer/early discharge (Liaison Officer): Notify and regularly communicate with local emergency management agency, Fire,
EMS and law enforcement about facility status and evacuation order. (Safety Officer): Oversee the immediate stabilization of the facility and basement flooding Recommend areas for immediate evacuation to protect life Ensure the safe evacuation of patients, staff and visitors
OPERATIONS:
Implement emergency life support procedures to sustain critical services (i.e., power,
water, communications) until evacuation can be accomplished.
Determine type of evacuation needed, in conjunction with the Incident Commander:
Immediate vs. delayed
Vertical, horizontal, complete Implement planning for immediate evacuation of the facility.
Prioritize patients/areas of the facility to be evacuated
Prepare patient records, medications and valuables for transfer
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Confirm the transfer and timeline with accepting hospitals, providing patient information as appropriate
Discharge patients as appropriate
Establish a safe area for holding patients until transferred. Ensure patient records, medications and belongings are transferred with the patient Secure the facility and restrict visitors and entry of non-essential personnel Activate business continuity plans and procedures Relocate hazardous materials from flooded areas to prevent area/facility contamination Coordinate ambulances, aero medical services, and other transportation Implement the evacuation plan and move patients and staff
PLANNING: Track patients and personnel including evacuation location and receiving facility Establish operational periods, incident objectives and develop the Incident Action Plan
in collaboration with the Incident Commander Ensure documentation of all actions and activities
Intermediate (Operational Period 2-12 Hours) COMMAND: (Incident Commander): Notify hospital Board, Dean and other internal authorities of situation status and
evacuation.
(Liaison): Integration with external agencies, including healthcare facilities
(PIO): Continue staff, patient, visitor and media briefings
(Safety Officer): Conduct ongoing analysis of existing response practices for health and safety issues
related to staff, patients, and facility, and implement corrective actions to address
OPERATIONS: Ensure appropriate patient care and management during evacuation Continue facility security, traffic and crowd control Ensure family notification of patient transfer Continue facilitating discharges Continue to communicate patient information and status to receiving facilities
PLANNING: Continue patient and personnel tracking and documentation Update and revise the Incident Action Plan Ensure complete documentation of activities, decisions and actions
LOGISTICS: Supply supplemental staffing to key areas to facilitate evacuation Provide for staff food and water and rest periods Monitor facility damage and initiate repairs, as appropriate, as long as it does not
hinder evacuation of the facility Initiate salvage operations of damaged areas and relocate equipment from evacuated
areas to secure areas or to other facilities.
FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION: Track costs and expenditures of response and evacuation
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Track estimates of lost revenue due to evacuation of the facility
Extended (Operational Period Beyond 12 Hours)
COMMAND (Incident Commander): Meet with Command Staff and Section Chiefs to update evacuation progress and
situation status.
(Liaison Officer): Continue to update local emergency management, Fire, EMS and law enforcement
officials on situation status and evacuation progress
(Safety Officer): Continue ongoing evaluation of evacuation practices for health and safety issues
related to staff, patients, and facility, and implement corrective actions.
OPERATIONS: Ensure patient care and management for patients waiting evacuation Secure all evacuated areas, equipment, supplies and medications Continue business continuity and recovery actions
PLANNING: Continue to track patients and staff locations Track materiel and equipment transferred to other hospitals Prepare a demobilization plan and deactivate HCC positions and staff when they are no
longer necessary Discuss staff utilization and salary practices during evacuation and closure of the
facility with Human Resources; provide information to employees when determined Continue to ensure documentation of actions, decisions and activities Update and revise the Incident Action Plan
LOGISTICS:
Maintain information technology security Support evacuation of supplies (medical, food, water, other equipment) Assess and secure utility systems
FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION: Continue to track and report response costs and expenditures and lost revenue
Demobilization/System Recovery COMMAND: (Incident Commander): Assess if criteria for partial or complete reopening of the facility is met, and order
reopening and repatriation of patients Oversee restoration of normal hospital operations
(PIO):
Conduct final media briefing providing situation status, appropriate patient information
and termination of the incident
(Liaison Officer): Notify local emergency management, fire and EMS of termination of the incident and
reopening of the facility
(Safety Officer): Oversee the safe return to normal operations and repatriation of patients
OPERATIONS Restore patient care and management activities
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Repatriate evacuated patients Re-establish visitation and non-essential services
PLANNING: Finalize the Incident Action Plan and demobilization plan Compile a final report of the incident and hospital response and recovery operations Ensure appropriate archiving of incident documentation Write after-action report and corrective action plan to include the following:
• Summary of actions taken • Summary of the incident • Actions that went well • Area for improvement
• Recommendations for future response actions
LOGISTICS: Implement and confirm facility cleaning and restoration, including:
• Structure • Medical equipment certification
Provide debriefing and mental health support services for staff and patients Inventory supplies, equipment, food, and water, and return to normal levels
FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION:
Compile final response and recovery cost and expenditure and estimated lost revenues summary and submit to the Incident Commander for approval
Contact insurance carriers to assist in documentation of structural and infrastructure
damage and initiate
Documents and Tools:
Hospital Emergency Operations Plan Patient Evacuation Plan Utility Failure Plans Facility and Departmental Business Continuity Plans
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FIRE
INCIDENT RESPONSE GUIDE
Mission: To reduce the loss of life and property during an internal fire incident. Directions:
Read this entire response guide and review incident management team chart Use this response guide as a checklist to ensure all tasks are addressed and completed
Objectives:
Confine the fire/reduce the spread of the fire Rescue and protect patients and staff Implement internal emergency management plan – fire Implement partial/full evacuation Communicate situation to staff, patients, and the public Investigate and document incident details
Immediate Actions (Operational Period 0-2 Hours): COMMAND: (Incident Commander):
Activate the facility emergency operations plan and the Incident Command structure Appoint Command Staff and Section Chiefs Consider the formation of a unified command with hospital and fire officials Determine need for and type of evacuation
(PIO):
Establish a media staging area Conduct regular media briefings to update situation status and provide appropriate
patient and employee information Oversee patient family notifications of incident and evacuation/relocation, if ordered
COMMAND (Liaison Officer):
Notify and regularly communicate with local emergency management agency, Fire, EMS and law enforcement about facility status
Communicate with other healthcare facilities to determine:
Situation status
Surge capacity
Patient transfer/bed availability Ability to loan needed equipment, supplies, medications, personnel, etc.
(Safety Officer):
Oversee the immediate stabilization of the facility Recommend areas for immediate evacuation or temporary relocation to protect staff
and patients Monitor the condition of the facility during the event and immediately notify the Incident
Commander of any situations that are an immediate threat to life or health
OPERATIONS:
Implement fire response plan and conduct extinguishment/rescue operations, if needed and/or if possible
Evaluate need for evacuation or temporary relocation of nearby areas damaged from smoke or fire
Evaluate safety of involved structure after obtaining damage assessment from emergency response agency (fire department)
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Secure the facility and deny entry to non-essential and unauthorized personnel Establish alternate laboratory testing sites through other locations or contracted
services Follow up on injured employees and patients and document condition
PLANNING:
Conduct an immediate count of hospital patients and their locations Initiate patient tracking procedures Account for on-duty staff by name and location Establish operational periods, incident objectives and develop Incident Action Plan, in
collaboration with the Incident Commander
LOGISTICS:
Assist with facility damage assessment Perform salvage operations in damaged laboratory areas, if possible Ensure communications systems and IT/IS is functioning Initiate follow up and documentation on injured employees, and assist with notification
of family members Call back additional staff to assist with operations and possible evacuation, as needed
Intermediate (Operational Period 2-12 Hours) COMMAND (Incident Commander):
Meet regularly with Command Staff and Section Chiefs to review overall impact of the
fire on the facility and reevaluate the need for evacuation or temporary relocation of
patient care area and services
(Liaison):
Continue to communicate with area hospitals and local emergency management to update on situation status and request assistance
Establish the patient information center, in collaboration with the PIO
(PIO):
Continue briefings for staff, patients and the media Establish the patient information center, in collaboration with the Liaison Officer
(Safety Officer): Conduct ongoing analysis of existing response practices for health and safety issues
related to staff, patients, and facility, and implement corrective actions to address
OPERATIONS:
Continue patient care and management activities Relocate or evacuate patients from damaged/impacted areas, as appropriate Ensure notification of patient’s families of incident and patient condition Continue to re-establish laboratory services Ensure critical infrastructure services to essential area Initiate facility clean up procedures Initiate facility repairs Continue facility security and secure all unsafe areas Ensure business continuity operations were not damaged and are fully functional
PLANNING:
Continue patient and personnel tracking Update and revise the Incident Action Plan Ensure documentation of actions, decisions and activities
LOGISTICS:
Continue salvage operations, as appropriate Provide mental health support for staff Provide for staff food, water and rest periods Continue to monitor condition of injured employees and report to Incident Commander
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Order supplies and equipment as needed to facilitate patient care and recovery operations
Arrange transportation for relocated or evacuated patients Assist with re-establishment of laboratory services through relocation or contracted
services Continue to provide supplemental staffing, as needed
FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION:
Track response and recovery costs and expenditures, including estimates of lost revenue
Initiate documentation and claims for injured employees and patients, if any Facilitate procurement of supplies, equipment, medications, contracted services and
staff needed for effective response and recovery
Extended (Operational Period Beyond 12 Hours) COMMAND: (Incident Commander):
Meet with Command Staff and Section Chiefs to update situation status and patient
relocation/evacuation progress
(PIO):
Continue to brief staff, patients, families and the media on the situation status and appropriate patient information
Continue patient information center, as needed
(Liaison Officer): Continue to update local emergency management, Fire, EMS and law enforcement
officials on situation status and evacuation progress
(Safety Officer): Continue ongoing evaluation of evacuation practices for health and safety issues
related to staff, patients, and facility, and implement corrective actions
OPERATIONS:
Continue patient care and management activities Ensure safe patient relocation/evacuation, if necessary If patients are evacuated to other facilities, ensure patient records, medications and
belongings are transferred with the patient Continue to assess facility damage and services Provide for food and water for patients, families and visitors Continue security of the facility and unsafe areas within the facility
PLANNING:
Plan for demobilization of incident and system recovery Update and revise the Incident Action Plan Ensure documentation of actions, decisions and activities Continue patient and personnel tracking
LOGISTICS:
Provide mental health support and debriefings to staff Continue to provide food, water and rest periods for staff Continue to monitor the condition of injured employees and report to the Incident
Commander Replace or reorder damaged supplies and equipment to provide laboratory services as
soon as possible Provide additional staffing as needed
FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION:
Continue to track and report response costs and expenditures and lost revenue Complete claims/risk management reports on injured employees or patients
Demobilization/System Recovery:
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COMMAND: (Incident Commander):
Assess if criteria for partial or complete reopening of areas within the facility is met, and order reopening and repatriation of patients
Oversee restoration of normal hospital operations Provide appreciation and recognition to solicited and non-solicited volunteers, staff,
state and federal personnel that helped during the incident
(PIO): Conduct final media briefing providing situation status, appropriate patient information
and termination of the incident
(Liaison Officer): Notify local emergency management, fire and EMS of termination of the incident and
reopening of the facility
(Safety Officer): Oversee the safe return to normal operations and repatriation of patients
OPERATIONS:
Restore patient care and management activities Repatriate evacuated patients Re-establish visitation and non-essential services Provide mental health support and information about community services to patients
and families, as needed
PLANNING:
Finalize the Incident Action Plan and demobilization plan Prepare a summary of the status and location of patients. Disseminate to Command
Staff and Section Chiefs and to other requesting agencies, as appropriate Compile a final report of the incident and hospital response and recovery operations Ensure appropriate archiving of incident documentation Write after-action report and improvement plan to include the following:
Summary of actions taken
Summary of the incident
Actions that went well
Area for improvement
Future response actions Corrective actions
LOGISTICS:
Provide mental health support and conduct stress management debriefings, as needed
Monitor health status of staff
Restock and resupply equipment, medications, food and water and supplies to normal levels
Itemize all damaged equipment and supplies and submit to Finance/Administration Section
Return borrowed equipment after proper cleaning/disinfection Restore normal non-essential services (i.e., gift shop, etc.)
FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION:
Compile final response and recovery cost and expenditure and estimated lost revenues summary and submit to the Incident Commander for approval
Contact insurance carriers to assist in documentation of structural and infrastructure
damage and initiate
Documents and Tools:
Hospital Emergency Operations Plan
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Fire Emergency Response Plan
Hospital Patient Evacuation Plan
Patient Tracking Form
Hospital Damage Assessment Procedures Forms
Job Action Sheets
Hospital Organization Chart
Facility and Departmental Business Continuity Plans
Television/radio/internet to monitor news Telephone/cell phone/satellite phone/internet for communication
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HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILL (CODE BROWN)
INCIDENT RESPONSE GUIDE
Mission: To effectively and efficiently manage a spill or leak involving hazardous material within the hospital. Directions:
Read this entire response guide and review incident management team chart Use this response guide as a checklist to ensure all tasks are addressed and completed
Objectives:
Isolate the contaminated area Identify the hazardous material Patient triage and medical management Protection of patients, staff and visitors
Immediate (Operational Period 0-2 Hours) & Intermediate (Operational Period 2-12 Hours)
COMMAND: (Incident Commander):
Establish Incident Command and activate PIO, Safety Officer, Liaison Officer and Operations and Logistics Section Chiefs
Alert/notification of internal staff via overhead page (e.g., Code Orange: Internal) Activate and implement the hospital’s Spill Response Team Establish Hospital Command Center (HCC) and assemble incident management team Activate the Medical/Technical Specialist – Chemical to assess the incident Activate Medical Care, Infrastructure, HazMat, and Security Branch Director Establish operational periods and operational objectives (e.g., protecting life safety of
existing personnel and patients, limit further spread/damage, provide decontamination,
and account for all personnel and patients)
(PIO): Establish a patient information center; coordinate with the Liaison Officer and local
Emergency Management/Public Health/EMS
COMMAND
(Liaison): Communicate with other healthcare facilities to determine:
Situation status
Surge capacity
Patient transfer/bed availability Ability to loan needed equipment, supplies, medications, personnel, etc.
(Safety Officer): Conduct ongoing analysis of existing response practices for health and safety issues
related to staff, patients, and facility, and implement corrective actions to address
OPERATIONS:
Ensure proper triage of symptomatic and non-symptomatic patients, staff, volunteers and others with possible exposure
Initiate and maintain patient care and management activities Coordinate with the Security Officer, as necessary, to isolate the spill area Communicate with local emergency management to identify toxic chemicals Isolate the contaminated area Identify the hazardous material Provide situation report to IC including
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Substance description and damage inflicted Response / clean-up plan including potential notification and activation of
contracted Hazardous Materials spill response provider
PLANNING: Establish operational periods and develop Incident Action Plan:
Engage other hospital departments
Share Incident Action Plan through Incident Commander with these areas
Provide instructions on needed documentation including completion detail and deadlines
Prepare and implement patient tracking protocols
LOGISTICS:
Monitor the health status staff who participated in decontamination activities and actively provide rehabilitation as necessary
Anticipate an increased need for medical/surgical supplies, personal protective
equipment, transporters, and personnel
Extended (Operational Period Beyond 12 Hours)
COMMAND (PIO):
Continue patient information center, as necessary
(Liaison): Obtain a summary of the status and location of all incident patients from the Patient
Tracking Officer. Disseminate to public health/EMS, local EOC, local Fire/HazMat
Teams, or others as appropriate
OPERATIONS:
Continue spill clean up and decontamination of the laboratory Continue patient management activities Monitor environmental conditions/fumes and continue to control HVAC operations to
limit or prevent spread
LOGISTICS:
Continue to monitor the health status of staff who were exposed to the fumes or who participated in decontamination activities
Monitor, in collaboration with the Medical Care Branch Director, all patients who were exposed or may have been exposed to the fumes/chemical
Ensure restoration or relocation of laboratory services
FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION:
Monitor and track all personnel time and response costs Track costs for outside resources assisting in response Prepare summary reports for the Incident Commander every 8 hours and as requested
Demobilization/System Recovery
COMMAND: (Incident Commander):
Once notified of complete clean up and decontamination of the affected area(s), declare
the emergency terminated and demobilize the HCC
(PIO): Notify the media of the termination of the event, outcomes and other pertinent
information
(Safety Officer): Ensure safety of impacted area(s) and notify the IC of status
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(Liaison): Notify local officials, Fire/HazMat teams and other hospitals of “all clear” status
OPERATIONS:
Complete clean up operations and assess decontamination Implement local hazmat protocols to follow up with the local/state/federal agencies as
appropriate (e.g., EPA)
PLANNING: Conduct after-action review with the following:
Command personnel and Section Chiefs
Laboratory Staff
Spill Team Response Members Staff, patients and volunteers
Write after-action report and corrective action plan to include the following:
Summary of actions taken
Summary of the incident
Actions that went well
Area for improvement
Recommendations for future response actions Recommendations for correction actions
LOGISTICS:
Monitor the health status staff who participated in decontamination activities for an extended period
Conduct stress management and after-action debriefings and meetings as necessary Inventory all HCC and hospital supplies and replenish as necessary and appropriate
FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION: Compile expense reports and submit to Incident Commander and proper authorities for
reimbursement
Documents and Tools
Hospital Emergency Operations Plan Hospital Spill Response Plan Hospital Decontamination Protocol Hospital Mass Casualty Incident Protocol Patient Tracking Form
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CODE GREEN (DEM OVERCROWDING) HOSPITAL OVERLOAD
INCIDENT RESPONSE GUIDE
Mission: To safely manage periods of limited bed capacity, facilitate the timely admission of patients, and minimize holding time in the department of emergency medicine (DEM). Directions:
Read this entire response guide and review incident management team chart Use this response guide as a checklist to ensure all tasks are addressed and completed
Objectives:
Maintain current census of ED and inpatients, number waiting to be seen, waiting for admission and pending discharges
Activate alternate care sites Provide safe and appropriate patient care Communicate situation status regularly to patients, families, staff, other hospitals and
local officials Evaluate diversion criteria and outpatient/urgent care clinic resources
Immediate Actions (From Decision to Activate EOP to 2 Hours) COMMAND (Incident Commander):
Activate Hospital Command Center, Command Staff and Section Chiefs, as appropriate Activate the Medical/Technical Specialists – Hospital Administration, Clinic
Administration, Medical Staff and Pediatric Care Establish the operational period, incident objectives and initial Incident Action Plan
(PIO):
Provide information to visitors and families regarding situation status and hospital measures to meet the demand
Activate the media staging area and provide regular briefings and updates
COMMAND: (Liaison Officer):
Establish communications with the local Emergency Operations Center to report the activation of the Emergency Operations Plan/HCC, situation status and critical issues/needs
Contact licensing authorities for potential need to alter staff/patient ratio’s, as necessary
Communicate with local EOC and Regional Hospital Coordination Center for local, regional and state bed availability
Communicate with other healthcare facilities to determine:
Situation status
Surge capacity and capability
Patient transfer/bed availability Ability to loan needed equipment, supplies, medications, personnel, etc.
(Safety Officer):
Ensure safety practices are being used Ensure that non-traditional areas used for patient care and other services are safe and
hazard free
OPERATIONS:
Activate Branch Directors and Unit Leaders and brief on the current situation Activate the hospital’s surge capacity plan Activate alternate care sites, as appropriate
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Review all surgeries and outpatient appointments and procedures for cancellation and/or rescheduling
Identify inpatients for early discharge or transfer to other facilities and direct staff to expedited discharges
Establish a discharge area to free beds until patient can be transported Assess current staffing and project staffing needs/shortages for the next operational
period and 24-48 out Ensure the rapid cleaning and turn-over of patient care beds and areas to expedite
discharge and admission Ensure the use of appropriate personal protective equipment by staff and volunteers Consider extending outpatient hours to accommodate additional patient visits
PLANNING:
Establish operational periods, incident objectives and develop Incident Action Plan, in collaboration with the Incident Commander
Institute patient, bed, personnel and materiel tracking and project needs for the next 24-
48 hours
LOGISTICS:
Anticipate an increased need for supplies, equipment, medications and personnel and obtain resources as appropriate
Ensure the operations of communication systems and IT/IS Assist the Operations Section with the establishment of alternate care sites Manage solicited and unsolicited volunteers
Intermediate and Extended (Operational Period 2- greater than 12 Hours) COMMAND (Incident Commander): Communicate current hospital status to CEO, Board of Directors and other appropriate
internal and external officials Regularly update and revise initial Incident Action Plan, in collaboration with Planning
Section
Consider deploying a Liaison Officer to the local EOC
(PIO): Continue to provide information to visitors and families regarding situation status and
hospital measures to meet the demand Provide regular staff situation status updates and information Continue to provide regular briefings and updates to the media
Establish the patient information center, if appropriate, in conjunction with the Liaison
Officer
(Liaison Officer): Continue regular communications with the local Emergency Operations Center to
report the hospital’s situation status and critical issues/needs
Continue to communicate with local EOC and Regional Hospital Coordination Center for local, regional and state bed availability
Continue to communicate with and update other healthcare facilities regarding:
Situation status
Surge capacity and capability
Patient transfer/bed availability
Ability to loan needed equipment, supplies, medications, personnel, etc.
(Safety Officer): Conduct ongoing analysis of existing response practices for health and safety issues
related to staff, patients, and facility, and implement corrective actions to address
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OPERATIONS: Continue patient care and management activities Assist with transportation of discharged/transferred patients to residences, skilled
nursing facilities, alternate care sites, etc. Expedite discharge medication processing and dispensing Regularly reassess and reevaluate patients waiting for admission Continue to review scheduled/elective procedures and surgeries for cancellation or
rescheduling Ensure the re-triage and observation of all patients waiting to be seen Continue or implement alternate care sites
Consider need for and provision of alternate standards of care (austere care) and
prioritization of resources
PLANNING: Update and revise the Incident Action Plan and distribute to Command Staff and
Section Chiefs Continue patient, bed, personnel and materiel tracking and reporting Ensure complete documentation of actions, decisions and activities
Begin planning for demobilization and system recovery
LOGISTICS: Continue to call in additional staff to supplement operations Continue to coordinate solicited and unsolicited volunteers Obtain needed supplies, equipment and medications to support patient care activities
for a 72 hour period Provide for food, water and rest periods for staff Establish a dependent care area, as appropriate
Ensure the rapid investigation and documentation of injuries or employees exposed to
illness and provide appropriate follow up
FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION: Facilitate procurement of needed supplies, equipment, medications and contractors to
meet patient care and facility needs Track all costs and expenditures of the response and estimate lost revenues due to
cancelled procedures/surgeries and other services
Ensure the rapid investigation and documentation of injuries or employees exposed to
illness and provide appropriate follow up
Demobilization/System Recovery COMMAND (Incident Commander): Establish priorities for restoring normal operations using the hospital’s continuity of
operations and business plans Approve the demobilization plan and finalize the Incident Action Plan
Provide appreciation and recognition to solicited and non-solicited volunteers, staff,
state, and federal personnel that helped during the incident
(Public Information Officer): Conduct final briefings for media, in cooperation with the JIC
Close the patient information center, if activated
(Liaison Officer): Communicate hospital status and final patient condition and location information to
appropriate authorities (i.e., local and state public health, local EOC)
(Safety Officer): Oversee the safe and effective restoration of normal services OPERATIONS:
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Restore normal facility operations and visitation Provide mental health and information about community services for patients and families PLANNING: Compile all documentation and forms for archiving
Write after-action report and improvement plan, including the following:
• Summary of actions taken • Summary of the incident • Actions that went well • Area for improvement • Recommendations for future response actions • Recommendations for correction actions
LOGISTICS: Conduct stress management and after-action debriefings and meetings for staff Monitor health status of staff exposed to infectious patients and provide appropriate
medical and mental health follow up, as needed Restock all supplies and medications Restore/repair/replace broken equipment Return borrowed equipment after proper cleaning/disinfection
Restore normal non-essential services (i.e., gift shop, etc.)
FINANCE: Compile final response expense reports, submit to IC for approval and to appropriate
authorities for reimbursement
Documents and Tools: Emergency Operations Plan, including:
Infectious Patient Surge Plan and Alternate Care Site Plan Mass Prophylaxis Plan Risk Communication Plan Hospital Security Plan Patient/staff/equipment tracking procedures Behavioral health support for staff/patients procedures
Mass Fatalities Plan
Infection Control Plan Employee Health Monitoring/Treatment Plan All other relevant protocols/guidelines relating to biological/infectious disease/mass
casualty incidents Hospital Organization Chart
Television/radio/internet to monitor news
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HOSTAGE / BARRICADE
INCIDENT RESPONSE GUIDE Mission: To safely manage a hostage or barricade situation.
Directions: Read this entire response guide and review incident management team chart.
Use this response guide as a checklist to ensure all tasks are addressed and
completed.
Objectives: Protect safety of staff, patients, and visitors Manage the media Coordinate with law enforcement and other external response agencies
Provide for mental health support and stress debriefing/management services to
patients, staff and families
Immediate (Operational Period 0-2 Hours) COMMAND (Incident Commander): Notify law enforcement agencies of incident and provide details, as able Establish a unified command with law enforcement, upon arrival Safely evacuate the immediate area surrounding the unit, if possible or provide security
to the nearby areas
Determine need to activate Medical/Technical Specialist – Risk Management, as
appropriate
(Public Information Officer): Establish a media staging area in a safe and secluded location
Provide regular media briefings and situation status updates
(Liaison Officer): Establish communication with area hospitals to notify of the incident and potential
need for evacuation of patients
(Safety Officer): Ensure the safety of patients, families, visitors and staff in non-impacted areas of the
hospital
Collaborate with law enforcement and hospital security staff on safe evacuation of
nearby areas
OPERATIONS: Suspend non-essential services Secure the facility and do not allow entrance or exit of people except essential
personnel Evacuate the immediate area around the critical care unit, if safe to do so Consider and prepare for additional gunman or perpetrators Liaison with law enforcement and provide facility and utility drawings/schematics upon
arrival Provide space and communications systems near the unit for law enforcement
operations including negotiations Be prepared to maintain or shut off selective utility or HVAC systems upon the request
of law enforcement Ensure continuation of patient care management activities in the hospital Institute ambulance diversion status; notify local EMS and ambulance providers Notify family members of hostages of the situation, including staff, families and visitors
Prepare to render care to injured hostages and/or the perpetrator
PLANNING:
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Establish operational periods, incident objectives and develop Incident Action Plan, in collaboration with the Incident Commander and law enforcement
Implement patient tracking
LOGISTICS: Prepare for mental health support needs of hostages
Provide mental health support for on-duty staff, patients and visitors, patients, family
and staff
Intermediate and Extended (Operational Period 2 to Greater than 12 Hours) COMMAND (Incident Commander): Assess the impact of the situation and response on the hospital; Update and revise the Incident Action Plan in conjunction with law enforcement and
Planning Section Chief
Establish a procedure, in conjunction with local law enforcement, to provide care for
hostages, when released
COMMAND (PIO): Continue to conduct regular media briefings as the incident evolves Establish a patient information center, if needed, in collaboration with Liaison Officer
Continue to provide staff, patients and visitors with situation status updates and
information
(Liaison Officer): Continue to communicate with local officials to provide situation updates and hospital
critical issues/needs
(Safety Officer): Conduct ongoing analysis of existing response practices for health and safety issues
related to staff, patients, and facility, and implement corrective actions to address
OPERATIONS: Reassess evacuations and need for further evacuation Continue hospital/facility security and restriction of entry and exit except for essential
personnel Continue to liaison with law enforcement and provide requested supplies and services Continue patient care and management operations Ensure documentation of actions, decisions and activities
Provide ongoing victim family support
PLANNING: Update and revise the Incident Action Plan Continue patient tracking, if needed
Plan for demobilization and system recovery
LOGISTICS: Continue to supply hostage support needs (water, medications, etc.) as directed by law
enforcement
Assess impact of ongoing incident on services
FINANCE: Track costs and expenditures of response, including lost revenues
Demobilization/System Recovery
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COMMAND (Incident Commander): Ensure local law enforcement issues an “all clear” for the facility Oversee restoration of normal hospital operations
Conduct immediate debriefing with law enforcement
(PIO): Conduct final media briefing providing situation status, appropriate patient information
and termination of the incident
(Liaison Officer): Notify local emergency management, fire and EMS of termination of the incident
(Safety Officer): Oversee the safe return to normal operations and repatriation/relocation of patients
OPERATIONS Restore normal patient care operations Restore normal visitation and non-essential services Facilitate clean up and repair of the critical care unit and reopening Provide mental health support services to patients and patient’s families Restore utilities to the unit, if needed Reunite hostages with family
Immediately debrief staff hostages, as directed by law enforcement
PLANNING Finalize the Incident Action Plan and demobilization plan Compile a final report of the incident and hospital response and recovery operations Ensure appropriate archiving of incident documentation
Write after-action report and corrective action plan to include the following:
• Summary of actions taken • Summary of the incident • Actions that went well • Area for improvement • Recommendations for future response actions • Recommendations for correction actions
LOGISTICS Provide staff debriefing, mental health support and stress management services
Continue providing support to hostages, as needed
FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION Compile final response and recovery cost and expenditure summary and submit to the
Incident Commander for approval
Complete documentation and follow up of personnel injury and/or line of duty death as
appropriate
Documents and Tools Hospital Emergency Operations Plan Hospital Evacuation Pan Hospital Building and Utilities Plans
Fatality Management Plan
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INFANT/CHILD ABDUCTION (CODE PINK) INCIDENT RESPONSE GUIDE
Mission: To manage and collaborate in the process of locating and recovering a lost or abducted infant or child. Directions Read this entire response guide and review incident management team chart
Use this response guide as a checklist to ensure all tasks are addressed and completed
Objectives: Confirm that an abduction has taken place Secure mother and staff involved with infant or child’s care Activate the Infant/Child Abduction Response Plan Collaborate with law enforcement to recover the infant or child Provide mental health support services to the patient and staff
Immediate (Operational Period 0-2 Hours) COMMAND (Incident Commander): Activate the Infant/Child Abduction Plan Notify law enforcement agencies of incident and provide details, as able Establish a unified command with law enforcement, upon arrival
Activate appropriate Command Staff and Section Chiefs
(Public Information Officer): Establish a media staging area Provide regular media briefings and situation status updates, releasing only
information that has been approved by the hospital Incident Commander and law enforcement
Provide informational bulletin for current patients to notify them of the incident and the
measures initiated, as appropriate
COMMAND (Liaison Officer): Notify and liaison with local government officials, as needed Call local law enforcement to initiate an “Amber Alert”
Call the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, 800-THE-LOST, for
assistance in handling the ongoing investigation and crisis
(Safety Officer): Ensure the safety of patients, families, visitors and staff during hospital search
procedures
OPERATIONS Secure the facility and deny access or exit. Search any persons exiting the facility, as
appropriate Assign staff to conduct a floor-by-floor, door-by-door search of the facility Assign a liaison to coordinate with law enforcement/FBI Conduct staff and mother/family interviews to gather information and evidence, in
conjunction with law enforcement Provide law enforcement with photos, footprints of child, etc., if available Provide additional information to staff and security about the abductor as information
is available to facilitate internal search
Provide mental health support to the patient and other family members
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PLANNING Establish operational periods, incident objectives and develop the Incident Action Plan,
in collaboration with the Incident Commander
Intermediate and Extended (Operational Period 2- Greater than 12 Hours) COMMAND (Incident Commander): Update and revise the Incident Action Plan Ensure the continuation of normal hospital operations Activate Medical/Technical Specialist – Risk Management to assist with response and
documentation of incident Continue to brief key senior management on the situation
Appropriately report incident to state, JCAHO and other regulatory agencies as a
sentinel event
(PIO): Continue regular media briefings and updates, in conjunction with law enforcement
Provide situation status updates to hospital staff and patients
(Liaison Officer): Update local officials and other agencies, as appropriate
OPERATIONS If it is determined that abductor has left facility, consider releasing staff posted at doors
to normal duties Continue to provide mental health support and physical care to the mother and family
members Provide assurance and support to other new mothers or parents of children in the
facility, regarding the safety of their infant/child Consider maintaining a visible security presence in the impacted department Re-register the mother under a fictitious name and move her room location to maintain
privacy Ensure the continuation of normal patient care services and hospital operations Continue communications and collaboration with law enforcement
Provide appropriate medical exam of infant/child, and unification with parents
PLANNING Revise and/or complete Incident Action Plan
LOGISTICS
Provide mental health support and stress management services to department staff
FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION Track costs and expenditures of response
Demobilization/System Recovery COMMAND (Incident Commander): Oversee the hospital’s return to normal operations
Ensure continued liaison and communication with law enforcement
(PIO): Conduct final media briefing providing situation status, appropriate patient information
and termination of the incident
(Liaison Officer):
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Notify appropriate local officials of the termination of the incident
OPERATIONS Restore normal operations and patient care services
Restore normal visitation and non-essential services
PLANNING Finalize the Incident Action Plan and demobilization plan Compile a final report of the incident and hospital response and recovery operations Ensure appropriate archiving of incident documentation
Write after-action report and corrective action plan to include the following:
• Summary of actions taken • Summary of the incident • Actions that went well • Area for improvement • Recommendations for future response actions
• Recommendations for correction actions LOGISTICS Provide ongoing mental health support and stress management services for involved
employees, as needed
FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION Compile final response and recovery cost and expenditure summary and submit to the
Incident Commander for approval
Documents and Tools Emergency Operations Plan Hospital’s Infant/Child Abduction Response Plan
Secure surveillance media (tapes or other video)
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INTERNAL FLOODING
INCIDENT RESPONSE GUIDE
Mission: To safely manage an internal flooding incident within a hospital.
Directions:
Read this entire response guide and review incident management team chart
Use this response guide as a checklist to ensure all tasks are addressed and completed
Objectives Prevent facility flooding Protect patients, staff and facility Ensure safe patient care and medical management
Evacuate the facility (partial or complete) as needed
Immediate (Operational Period 0-2 Hours) COMMAND (Incident Commander): Activate the facility Emergency Operations Plan
Activate Command Staff and Section Chiefs, as appropriate
(Liaison Officer): Notify local emergency management of situation and immediate actions
Communicate with other healthcare facilities to determine:
• Situation status • Surge capacity • Patient transfer/bed availability • Ability to loan needed equipment, supplies, medications, personnel, etc.
(Public Information Officer): Inform staff, patients and families of situation and actions underway to prevent/limit
flooding Prepare media staging area in a safe locations
Conduct regular media briefings, in collaboration with the local EOC/Joint Information
Center
(Safety Officer): Conduct safety assessment of low lying flooded areas and assess risks and impacts to
patients, staff and facility
OPERATIONS Activate the hospital’s Internal Flooding Plan Ensure continuation of patient care and essential services Consider partial or complete evacuation of the facility, or relocation of patients and
services into safe areas of the facility Ensure the operations of alternate power supplies (i.e., back up generators) Maintain communications systems, activate alternate communications systems, as
needed Evaluate the flooded area(s) and identifying safety issues Institute measures to prevent flooding and protect facility resources, as appropriate Secure the facility and limit access and egress
Implement business continuity planning and protection of patient records
PLANNING Establish operational periods, incident objectives and develop the Incident Action Plan,
in collaboration with the Incident Commander
Implement patient and staff tracking, as appropriate
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LOGISTICS Assess facility damage and project impacts of rising flood waters on the facility
Maintain utilities and activate alternate systems as needed
Intermediate (Operational Period 2-12 Hours) COMMAND (PIO): Establish a patient information center in coordination with the Liaison Officer to notify
patient families of situation and patient locations
(Liaison Officer): Notify local emergency management and EOC of situation status, critical needs and
plans for evacuation, if appropriate
OPERATIONS Continue essential patient care management and services Initiate clean up operations, as appropriate Reassess need for or prepare for evacuation Continue to maintain utilities Provide mental health support to patients and families, as needed Continue to secure the facility, including unsafe areas
Activate business continuity plans, including protection of records and possible
relocation of business functions
PLANNING Continue patient and personnel tracking, as needed
Update and revise the Incident Action Plan and distribute to Command Staff and
Section Chiefs
LOGISTICS Continue to evaluate facility integrity and safety of flooded areas
Initiate clean up as appropriate
FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION Track costs and expenditures and estimate cost of facility damage and lost revenue Initiate documentation of any injuries or facility damage
Facilitate the procurement of supplies, equipment and medications and contracting for
facility clean up or repair
Extended (Operations/EOC Activation Beyond 12 Hours) COMMAND (Incident Commander): Update and revise the Incident Action Plan and prepare for demobilization
Continue to update internal leaders on the situation status
(PIO): Continue with briefings and situation updates with staff, patients and families
Continue patient information center operations, in collaboration with Liaison Officer
(Liaison Officer): Continue to notify local EOC of situation status
Continue patient information center operations, in collaboration with PIO.
(Safety): Continue to evaluate flooded areas and facility integrity for safety and take immediate
corrective actions
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Continue essential patient care management and services Continue repair and clean up operations, as appropriate Continue evacuation of the facility, if implemented Ensure the transfer of patient’s belongings, medications and records, when evacuated Continue to maintain utilities Continue to secure the facility, including unsafe areas Continue business continuity activities and relocation of business services, if
appropriate
Prepare for demobilization and system recovery
PLANNING Revise and update the incident action plan
Initiate demobilization plan and plan for system recovery
LOGISTICS Provide supplemental staffing as needed
Continue to evaluate facility damage and integrity and initiate clean up and repair
activities
FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION Continue to track costs and expenditures
Continue to facilitate contracting for facility repair and clean up
Demobilization/System Recovery COMMAND (Incident Commander): Determine hospital status and declare termination of the incident
(Liaison Officer): Communicate final hospital status and termination of the incident to local EOC, area
hospital and officials
Assist with the repatriation of patients transferred
(PIO): Conduct final media briefing and assist with updating staff, patients, families and
others of the termination of the event
(Safety Officer): Ensure facility safety and restoration of normal operations
Ensure facility repairs are completed, in conjunction with the Operations and Logistics
Sections
OPERATIONS Restore normal patient care operations Ensure restoration of utilities and communications
Complete a facility damage report, progress of repairs and estimated timelines for
restoration of facility to pre-event condition
PLANNING Complete a summary of operations, status, and current census Conduct after-action reviews and debriefings
Develop the after-action report and improvement plan for approval by the Incident
Commander
LOGISTICS Restock supplies, equipment, medications, food and water Ensure communication and IT/IS operations return to normal
Provide stress management and mental health support to staff
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FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION Compile a final report of response and facility repair costs for approval by the Incident
Commander Work with local, state, and federal emergency management to begin reimbursement
procedures for cost expenditures related to the event
Contact insurance carriers to assist in documentation of structural and infrastructure
damage and initiate reimbursement and claims procedures
Documents and Tools Hospital Emergency Operations Plan Hospital Evacuation Plan Flood Response Plan Utility Failure Plans
Facility and Departmental Business Continuity Plans
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LOSS OF HEATING/VENTILATION/AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) INCIDENT RESPONSE GUIDE
Mission: To safely manage the loss of HVAC within the hospital. Directions Read this entire response guide and review incident management team chart
Use this response guide as a checklist to ensure all tasks are addressed and completed
Objectives
Identify the extent and duration of the loss of HVAC Protect patient, family, staff and facility Minimize the impact of the loss of HVAC on patients and staff and consider evacuations Communicate situation status and updates to staff, patients, visitors and facility
Immediate (Operational Period 0-2 Hours) COMMAND (Incident Commander): Activate the facility Emergency Operations Plan Activate Command Staff and Section Chiefs, as appropriate
(Liaison Officer): Notify local emergency management of situation and immediate actions Notify local EMS and ambulance providers about the situation and possible need to
evacuate Communicate with other healthcare facilities to determine:
• Situation status • Surge capacity • Patient transfer/bed availability • Ability to loan needed equipment, supplies, medications, personnel, etc.
Contact the Regional Hospital Coordination Center, if exists, to notify about the
situation and request assistance with patient evacuation destinations
COMMAND (Public Information Officer): Inform staff, patients and families of situation and actions underway to cool the facility
and protect life Prepare media staging area in a safe locations Conduct regular media briefings, in collaboration local emergency management, as
appropriate
(Safety Officer): Evaluate safety of patients, family, staff and facility and recommend protective and
corrective actions to minimize hazards and risks
OPERATIONS Assess patients for risk and prioritize care as appropriate Implement alternate cooling measures for the patients, perishable supplies and the
facility Secure the facility and implement limited visitation policy Assess the HVAC system and prepare a plan and timeline for repair and restoration of
service Ensure continuation of patient care and essential services Consider partial or complete evacuation of the facility, or relocation of patients and
services within the facility Maintain communications systems and other utilities
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PLANNING Establish operational periods, incident objectives and develop the Incident Action Plan,
in collaboration with the Incident Commander Implement patient and personnel tracking, as appropriate
LOGISTICS Assess HVAC system damage and project impacts of heat on the facility, equipment
and perishables Maintain other utilities and activate alternate systems as needed Investigate and provide recommendations for rental of portable HVAC units Investigate and provide recommendations for rental of portable filtration such as HEPA
units and temporary isolation capability Identify needed replacement air filters (e.g. HEPA) for HVAC system Provide for water, food and rest periods for staff Monitor staff for heat related injuries and provide appropriate follow up Obtain supplemental staffing, as needed Prepare for transportation of evacuated patients
Intermediate and Extended (Operational Period 2 to Greater than 12 Hours) COMMAND (Incident Commander): Update and revise the Incident Action Plan and prepare for demobilization Continue to update internal officials on the situation status Monitor evacuation, if activated
(PIO): Continue with briefings and situation updates with staff, patients and families Continue patient information center operations, in collaboration with Liaison Officer
(Liaison Officer): Continue to notify local EOC of situation status, critical issues and request assistance,
asneeded Continue patient information center operations, in collaboration with PIO Continue communications with area hospitals and facilitate patient transfers
(Safety): Continue to evaluate facility operations for safety and hazards and take immediate
corrective actions
OPERATIONS Continue evaluation of patient and visitors for heat impacts and maintain cooling
measures Cancel elective surgeries and procedures Prepare the staging area for patient transfer/evacuation Initiate ambulance diversion procedures Continue or implement patient evacuation Ensure the transfer of patient’s belongings, medications and records upon evacuation Continue evaluation and provision of temporary HVAC systems and portable filtration
units Ensure facility security and restricted visitation Ensure provision of water and food to patients, visitors and families Continue to maintain other utilities Monitor patients for adverse affects of heath and psychological stress Institute HVAC repairs and services Prepare demobilization and system recovery plan
PLANNING Continue patient, bed and personnel tracking Update and revise the Incident Action Plan Plan for repatriation of patients
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Prepare demobilization and system recovery plan Ensure documentation of actions, decisions and activities
LOGISTICS Continue provision of portable HVAC units and filtration systems Continue to provide staff for patient care and evacuation Monitor staff for adverse affects of heath and psychological stress Monitor, report, follow up on and document staff or patient injuries Continue to provide transportation services for internal operations and patient
evacuation
FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION Continue to track costs and expenditures and lost revenue Continue to facilitate contracting for facility repair and clean up
Demobilization/System Recovery:
COMMAND (Incident Commander): Determine hospital status and declare restoration of HVAC services and termination of
the incident
(Liaison Officer): Communicate final hospital status and termination of the incident to local EOC, area
hospital and officials Assist with the repatriation of patients transferred
(PIO): Conduct final media briefing and assist with updating staff, patients, families and
others of the termination of the event
(Safety Officer): Ensure facility safety and restoration of normal operations Ensure facility repairs are completed, in conjunction with the Operations and Logistics
Sections
OPERATIONS Restore normal patient care operations Ensure restoration of HVAC services and negative pressure isolation rooms Repatriate evacuated patients Discontinue ambulance diversion and visitor limitations
PLANNING Finalize the Incident Action Plan and demobilization plan Compile a final report of the incident and hospital response and recovery operations Ensure appropriate archiving of incident documentation Conduct after-action reviews and debriefing Write after-action report and corrective action plan for approval by the Incident
Commander to include the following:
• Summary of actions taken • Summary of the incident • Actions that went well • Area for improvement
LOGISTICS Restock supplies, equipment, medications, food and water Ensure communication and IT/IS operations return to normal Replace all damaged or soiled air handling filters (e.g. HEPA) Provide stress management and mental health support to staff
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FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION Compile a final report of response and facility repair costs for approval by the Incident
Commander Contact insurance carriers to assist in documentation of structural and infrastructure
damage and initiate reimbursement and claims procedures
Documents and Tools Hospital Internal Utility Failure Plan Emergency Operations Plan Facility Evacuation Plan (as needed)
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LOSS OF POWER
INCIDENT RESPONSE GUIDE
Mission: To safely manage the operations of the facility during a power outage and minimize time to restore service. Directions Read this entire response guide and review incident management team chart Use this response guide as a checklist to ensure all tasks are addressed and completed
Objectives Maintain emergency power systems Maintain patient care management and safety Minimize impact on hospital operations and clinical services Evacuate patients to other facilities, if appropriate Communicate situation to staff, patients, the media and community officials
Immediate (Operational Period 0-2 Hours) COMMAND (Incident Commander): Activate the facility Emergency Operations Plan Activate Command Staff and Section Chiefs, as appropriate
(Liaison Officer): Notify local emergency management/EOC of hospital situation status and obtain
incident information and estimated timelines for restoration of power Notify local EMS and ambulance providers about the situation and possible need to
evacuate Communicate with other healthcare facilities to determine:
• Situation status • Surge capacity • Patient transfer/bed availability • Ability to loan needed equipment, supplies, medications, personnel, etc. • Contact the Regional Hospital Coordination Center, if exists, to notify about the situation and request assistance with patient evacuation destinations
COMMAND (Public Information Officer): Inform staff, patients and families of situation and measures to provide power and
protect life Prepare media staging area Conduct regular media briefings, in collaboration local emergency management, as
appropriate
(Safety Officer): Evaluate safety of patients, family, staff and facility and recommend protective and
corrective actions to minimize hazards and risks
OPERATIONS Evaluate the emergency power supply and appropriate usage within the facility Initiate power conservation measures Assess patients for risk and prioritize care and resources, as appropriate Secure the facility and implement limited visitation policy Ensure continuation of patient care and essential services Consider partial or complete evacuation of the facility, or relocation of patients and
services within the facility
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Maintain communications systems and other utilities and activate redundant (back up) systems, as appropriate
Implement business continuity plans and protection of records
PLANNING Establish operational periods, incident objectives and develop the Incident Action Plan,
in collaboration with the Incident Commander Prepare for patient and personnel tracking in the event of evacuations Monitor weather conditions
LOGISTICS Maintain other utilities and activate alternate systems as needed Investigate and provide recommendations for auxiliary power (i.e., battery powered
lights,etc) Provide for water, food and rest periods for staff Obtain supplies to maintain functioning of emergency generators (i.e., fuel, parts, etc.) Obtain supplemental staffing, as needed Prepare for transportation of evacuated patients Validate and/or activate the backup communications systems
Intermediate and Extended (Operational Period 2 to Greater than 12 Hours) COMMAND (Incident Commander): Update and revise the Incident Action Plan and prepare for demobilization Continue to update internal officials on the situation status Monitor evacuation, if activated
(PIO): Continue with briefings and situation updates with staff, patients and families Continue patient information center operations, in collaboration with Liaison Officer
(Liaison Officer): Continue to notify local EOC of situation status, critical issues and request assistance,
as needed Continue to communicate with local utilities incident details and duration estimates Continue patient information center operations, in collaboration with PIO Continue communications with area hospitals and facilitate patient transfers :
(Safety): Continue to evaluate facility operations for safety and hazards and take immediate
corrective actions
OPERATIONS Continue evaluation of patients and patient care Determine if any equipment can be taken off emergency power to minimize load on
generators Cancel elective surgeries and procedures Prepare the staging area for patient transfer/evacuation Initiate ambulance diversion procedures Continue or implement patient evacuation Ensure the transfer of patient’s belongings, medications and records upon evacuation Continue evaluation and provision of emergency power Ensure facility security and restricted visitation Ensure provision of water and food to patients, visitors and families Continue to maintain other utilities Monitor patients for adverse affects of heath and psychological stress Prepare demobilization and system recovery plan
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PLANNING Continue patient, bed and personnel tracking Update and revise the Incident Action Plan Prepare the demobilization and system recovery plans Plan for repatriation of patients Ensure documentation of actions, decisions and activities
LOGISTICS Contact vendors to schedule regular deliveries of fuel to maintain emergency power Contact vendors on availability of supplies and fresh food Continue provision of emergency power to critical areas Continue to provide staff for patient care and evacuation Monitor staff for adverse affects of heath and psychological stress Monitor, report, follow up on and document staff or patient injuries Continue to provide transportation services for internal operations and patient
evacuation
FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION Continue to track costs and expenditures and lost revenue Continue to facilitate contracting for emergency power and other services
Demobilization/System Recovery COMMAND (Incident Commander): Determine hospital status and declare restoration of normal power and termination of
the incident Notify state licensing, accreditation or regulatory agency of sentinel event
(Liaison Officer): Communicate final hospital status and termination of the incident to local EOC, area
hospitals and officials Assist with the repatriation of patients transferred
(PIO): Conduct final media briefing and assist with updating staff, patients, families and
others of the termination of the event
(Safety Officer): Ensure facility safety and restoration of normal operations
OPERATIONS Restore normal patient care operations Ensure restoration of power and services Repatriate evacuated patients Discontinue ambulance diversion and visitor limitations Ensure business continuity of operations and return to normal services
PLANNING Finalize the Incident Action Plan and demobilization plan Compile a final report of the incident and hospital response and recovery operations Ensure appropriate archiving of incident documentation Conduct after-action reviews and debriefing Write after-action report and corrective action plan for approval by the Incident
Commander to include the following:
• Summary of actions taken • Summary of the incident • Actions that went well • Area for improvement • Recommendations for future response actions
LOGISTICS
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Perform evaluation and preventative maintenance on emergency generators and ensure their readiness
Restock supplies, equipment, medications, food and water Ensure communications and IT/IS operations return to normal
FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION Compile a final report of response costs and expenditures and lost revenue for
approval by the Incident Commander Contact insurance carriers to assist in documentation of structural and infrastructure
damage and initiate reimbursement and claims procedures
Documents and Tools Hospital Emergency Operations Plan Hospital Evacuation Plan Emergency Power Plans Emergency Communications Plans Facility and Departmental Business Continuity Plans
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LOSS OF WATER
INCIDENT RESPONSE GUIDE
Mission: To effectively and efficiently manage the effects of a loss of water in the facility. Directions Read this entire response guide and review incident management team chart. Use this response guide as a checklist to ensure all tasks are addressed and
completed.
Objectives Conserve water and restore water supply Identify and obtain alternate sources of potable water Maintain patient care management Monitor heating and cooling systems
Immediate (Operational Period 0-2 Hours) COMMAND (Incident Commander): Activate the facility Emergency Operations Plan Activate Command Staff and Section Chiefs, as appropriate Establish incident objectives and operational period
(Liaison Officer): Notify local emergency management of hospital situation status, critical issues and
timeline for water service repairs and restoration Notify the water utility and outside agencies of water loss and estimated time for water
main repair and restoration of service Notify local EMS and ambulance providers about the situation and possible need to
evacuate Communicate with other healthcare facilities to determine:
. Situation status
. Surge capacity
. Patient transfer/bed availability
. Ability to loan needed equipment, supplies, medications, personnel, etc.
. Contact the Regional Hospital Coordination Center, if exists, to notify about the situation and request assistance with patient evacuation destinations
COMMAND (Public Information Officer):
Inform staff, patients and families of situation and measures to conserve water and protect life
Prepare media staging area Conduct regular media briefings, in collaboration local emergency management, as
appropriate
(Safety Officer): Evaluate safety of patients, family, staff and facility and recommend protective and
corrective actions to minimize hazards and risks
OPERATIONS
Determine loss of water impact on systems and patients Estimate potable and non-potable water usage and needs and collaborate with
Logistics Section and Liaison Officer to obtain back up supplies
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Access alternate sources of water to provide for fire suppression, HVAC system and other critical systems, as able
Institute rationing of water, as appropriate Initiate water conservation measures Assess patients for risk and prioritize care and resources, as appropriate Monitor infection control practices Provide alternate toilet and hand washing facilities Secure the facility and implement limited visitation policy Ensure continuation of patient care and essential services Consider partial or complete evacuation of the facility, or relocation of patients and
services within the facility Activate facility and impacted departmental business continuity plans
PLANNING
Establish operational periods, incident objective and develop the Incident Action Plan, in collaboration with the Incident Commander
Prepare for patient and personnel tracking in the event of evacuations
LOGISTICS
Maintain other utilities and activate alternate systems as needed Investigate and provide recommendations for alternate water supplies, including
potable water Assist with rationing water, as appropriate Obtain supplemental staffing, as needed Prepare for transportation of evacuated patients, if activated Oversee and conduct water main repairs and restoration of services
Intermediate and Extended (Operational Period 2 hours to Greater than 12 Hours)
COMMAND (Incident Commander): Update and revise the Incident Action Plan and prepare for demobilization Continue to update internal officials on the situation status Monitor evacuation
(PIO): Continue with briefings and situation updates with staff, patients and families Continue patient information center operations, in collaboration with Liaison Officer Assist with notification of patient’s families about situation and evacuation, if activated
(Liaison Officer): Continue to notify local EOC of situation status, critical issues and request assistance,
as needed Continue to communicate with local utilities incident details and duration estimates Continue patient information center operations, in collaboration with PIO Continue communications with area hospitals and facilitate patient transfers
(Safety Officer): Continue to evaluate facility operations for safety and hazards and take immediate
corrective actions
OPERATIONS Continue evaluation of patients and patient care Cancel elective surgeries and procedures Prepare the staging area for patient transfer/evacuation Initiate ambulance diversion procedures Continue or implement patient evacuation Ensure the transfer of patient’s belongings, medications and records upon evacuation Continue to ration water, especially potable water, as appropriate Maintain facility security and restricted visitation Continue to maintain other utilities
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Monitor patients for adverse affects of heath and psychological stress Prepare demobilization and system recovery plan
PLANNING Continue patient, bed and personnel tracking Update and revise the Incident Action Plan Prepare the demobilization and system recovery plans Plan for repatriation of patients Ensure documentation of actions, decisions and activities
LOGISTICS Continue with nutritional, sanitation, and HVAC support and operations Contact vendors to provide emergency potable and non-potable water supplies and
portable toilets Monitor the impact of the loss of water on critical areas Continue to provide staff for patient care and evacuation Monitor staff for adverse affects of heath and psychological stress Monitor, report, follow up on and document staff or patient injuries Continue to provide transportation services for internal operations and patient
evacuation
FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION Continue to track costs and expenditures and lost revenue Continue to facilitate contracting for emergency repairs and other services
Demobilization/System Recovery COMMAND (Incident Commander): Determine hospital status and declare restoration of normal water services and
termination of the incident Notify state licensing, accreditation or regulatory agency of sentinel event Provide appreciation and recognition to solicited and non-solicited volunteers and to
state and federal personnel sent to help
(Liaison Officer): Communicate final hospital status and termination of the incident to local EOC, area
hospital and officials Assist with the repatriation of patients transferred
(PIO): Conduct final media briefing and assist with updating staff, patients, families and
others of the termination of the event
(Safety Officer): Ensure facility safety and restoration of normal operations
OPERATIONS Confirm water restoration plan with local water authority and complete bacteriological
testing and final potable water safety verification Restore normal patient care operations Ensure restoration of water and other infrastructure (i.e., HVAC) Repatriate evacuated patients Discontinue ambulance diversion and visitor limitations
PLANNING Finalize the Incident Action Plan and demobilization plan Compile a final report of the incident and hospital response and recovery operations Ensure appropriate archiving of incident documentation Conduct after-action reviews and debriefing Write after-action report and corrective action plan for approval by the Incident
Commander to include the following:
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• Summary of actions taken • Summary of the incident • Actions that went well • Area for improvement • Recommendations for future response actions
LOGISTICS Perform evaluation and preventative maintenance on emergency generators and
ensure their readiness Restock supplies, equipment, medications, food and water Ensure communications and IT/IS operations return to normal Conduct stress management and after-action debriefings and meetings, as necessary
FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION Compile a final report of response costs and expenditures and lost revenue for
approval by the Incident Commander Contact insurance carriers to assist in documentation of structural and infrastructure
damage and initiate reimbursement and claims procedures
Documents and Tools Hospital Emergency Operations Plan Hospital Loss of Water Plan Hospital Loss of Sewer Plan Hospital Loss of HVAC Plan Facility and Departmental Business Continuity Plans
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SEVERE WEATHER
INCIDENT RESPONSE GUIDE
Mission: To provide for the safety of patients, visitors, and staff during a severe weather emergency such as rain, flooding, etc. Directions: Read this entire response guide and review incident management team chart. Use this response guide as a checklist to ensure all tasks are addressed and
completed.
Objectives Implement Emergency Operations Plan and Severe Weather Emergency Response Plan Initiate facility hardening Protect patients, visitors, staff and facility Maintain patient care and medical management Restore normal operations as soon as feasible
Immediate (Operational Period 0-2 Hours) COMMAND (Incident Commander): Activate the facility Emergency Operations Plan Activate Command Staff and Section Chiefs, as appropriate Establish incident objectives and operational period
(Liaison Officer): Notify local emergency management of hospital situation status, critical issues and
resource requests Notify local EMS and ambulance providers about the situation and possible need to
evacuate or relocate patients Communicate with other healthcare facilities to determine:
• Situation status • Surge capacity • Patient transfer/bed availability • Ability to loan needed equipment, supplies, medications, personnel, etc.
Monitor weather conditions, structural integrity, and facility security
COMMAND (Public Information Officer):
Inform staff, patients and families of situation status and provide regular updates
Prepare media staging area Conduct regular media briefings, in collaboration local emergency
management, as appropriate
(Safety Officer): Evaluate safety of patients, family, staff and facility and recommend protective and
corrective actions to minimize hazards and risks
OPERATIONS Assess patients for risk and prioritize care and resources, as appropriate Secure the facility and implement limited visitation policy Ensure continuation of patient care and essential services Prepare to implement emergency plans and procedures as needed (i.e., loss of power,
water, HVAC, communications, etc.) Consider partial or complete evacuation of the facility, or relocation of patients and
services within the facility Develop storm staffing plan and triggers for activation
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Initiate facility hardening activities Designate an area(s) to accommodate community boarders including those who may
be electrically dependent or have medical needs Distribute appropriate equipment throughout the facility (i.e. portable lights), as needed Determine timeline and criteria for discontinuation of non-essential services and
procedures
PLANNING Establish operational periods, incident objective and develop the Incident Action Plan,
in collaboration with the Incident Commander Conduct a hospital census and identify potential discharges, in coordination with
Operations Section Initiate tracking system for patients and arriving community boarders and visitors that
will remain in the facility during the storm
LOGISTICS Maintain utilities and communications and activate alternate systems as needed Obtain supplies, equipment, medications, food and water to sustain operations Obtain supplemental staffing, as needed Prepare for transportation of evacuated patients, if activated
Intermediate and Extended (Operational Period 2 hours to Greater than 12 Hours) COMMAND (Incident Commander): Update and revise the Incident Action Plan and prepare for demobilization Continue to update internal officials on the situation status Monitor evacuation, if activated
(PIO): Continue to monitor weather reports and conditions Continue with briefings and situation updates with staff, patients and families Continue patient information center operations, in collaboration with Liaison Officer Assist with notification of patient’s families about situation and evacuation, if activated
(Liaison Officer): Continue to notify local EOC of situation status, critical issues and request assistance,
as needed Continue patient information center operations, in collaboration with PIO Continue communications with area hospitals and facilitate patient transfers, if
activated
(Safety Officer): Continue to evaluate facility operations for safety and hazards and take immediate
corrective actions
OPERATIONS
Continue evaluation of patients and maintain patient care Cancel elective surgeries and procedures Prepare the staging area for patient transfer/evacuation Regularly perform facility damage assessments and initiate appropriate repairs Ensure the functioning of emergency generators and alternative power/light
resources, if needed Initiate ambulance diversion procedures, if possible Continue or implement patient evacuation Ensure the transfer of patient’s belongings, medications and records upon
evacuation Maintain facility security and restricted visitation Continue to maintain utilities and communications
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Monitor patients for adverse affects of heath and psychological stress Prepare for demobilization and system recovery
PLANNING Continue patient, bed and personnel tracking Update and revise the Incident Action Plan Prepare the demobilization and system recovery plans Plan for repatriation of patients Ensure documentation of actions, decisions and activities
LOGISTICS Continue evaluation of facility for damage and initiate repairs Continue to obtain needed supplies, equipment, medications, food and water Continue to provide staff for patient care and evacuation Monitor staff for adverse affects of heath and psychological stress Monitor, report, follow up on and document staff or patient injuries Continue to provide transportation services for internal operations and patient
evacuation
FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION Continue to track costs and expenditures and lost revenue Continue to facilitate contracting for emergency repairs and other services
Demobilization/System Recovery COMMAND (Incident Commander): Determine hospital status and declare restoration of normal water services and
termination of the incident Provide appreciation and recognition to solicited and non-solicited volunteers and to
state and federal personnel sent to help
(Liaison Officer): Communicate final hospital status and termination of the incident to local EOC, area
hospital and officials Assist with the repatriation of patients transferred
(PIO): Conduct final media briefing and assist with updating staff, patients, families and
others of the termination of the event
(Safety Officer): Ensure facility safety and restoration of normal operations
OPERATIONS Restore normal patient care operations Ensure integrity of and/or restoration of utilities and communications Repatriate evacuated patients Discontinue ambulance diversion and visitor limitations
PLANNING Finalize the Incident Action Plan and demobilization plan Compile a final report of the incident and hospital response and recovery operations Ensure appropriate archiving of incident documentation Conduct after-action reviews and debriefing Write after-action report and corrective action plan for approval by the Incident
Commander to include the following:
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• Summary of actions taken • Summary of the incident • Actions that went well • Area for improvement • Recommendations for future response actions
LOGISTICS Ensure facility repairs and restoration of utilities Restock supplies, equipment, medications, food and water Ensure communications and IT/IS operations return to normal Conduct stress management and after-action debriefings and meetings, as necessary
FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION Compile a final report of response costs and expenditures and lost revenue for
approval by the Incident Commander Contact insurance carriers to assist in documentation of structural and infrastructure
damage and initiate reimbursement and claims procedures
Documents and Tools Hospital Emergency Operations Plan Hospital Severe Weather Emergency Procedure Facility and Departmental Business Continuity Plans Television/radio to monitor weather Hospital Emergency Operations Plan Hospital Severe Weather Emergency Procedure Telephone/cell phone/radio/satellite phone/intranet for communication
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Appendix1 (Command Team)
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Appendix 2 (Emergency Codes)
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Appendix 3 START Adult Triage Algorithm
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Appendix 3 Jump START Pediatric Triage
Algorithm
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Appendix 4 Mettag
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Appendix 5 Call List LIST OF INCEDENT COMMAND GROUP
Name Position Bleep Office Fax Cell phone
Prof. Mussad mohammed Alsalman
Dean 1316 70731 0505404073
Dr. Abdulaziz Abdullah Al-Saif
Vice Dean for Hospital Affairs
0472 70546
Dr. Zohair Ahmed Al-Aseri
Incident Command (DEM Chairman)
2790 70544 72529 0500900750
PIO Dean Office
Dr. Bader Bin Abdulrahman Al Jabri
Liaison Officer (Medical Director)
2441 7-0874 7-1376 0555232711
Mr. Mansour Saeed AlSuwaidan
IT&C Branch Director
70178 0505247802
Mr. Hamdan Daham Alenezi
Safety & Security Director
4444 90101 9-1372 0556640995
Medical/Technical Specialist(s)
Mr. Nasser Salash AL Thbaib
Exec. Director of Services
1007 90400 9-1502
Dr. Bader Bin Abdulrahman Al Jabri
Medical Director 2441 7-0874 7-1376 0555232711
Mr. Mohammed Mofleh
Director of Nursing 0059 9-0121 9-1148 9-1149
9-1128 0506200984
Mr. Motlaq Abdullah Alrasheed
Exec. Dir. Of Patient Affairs
Engr. Sayed Abdul Hafiz Hassanein
Infrastructure Branch Director
0030 9-0299 9-1502 0507293425
Pro.Taj aldin Omar Mlinbary
HazMat Branch Director
0786 7-1999 7-1746 0505417061
Mr. Ahmed Ali Albashiri
Security Branch Director
1099 7-2469 91372 0557558582
Dr.Talal Daian AL Otaibi
Supply Unit 2822 9-0134 9-1003
Dr. Zohair Bin Ahmad Al Aseri
DEM 2790 71955 72529 0500900750
Mr . Sultan Al Rashid PCC 2772 90105 91474 0500414124
Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Almajid
Deputy Medical Director
2598 7-0778 7-1410 0500291291
Prof. Hana Ahmad Habib
LABORATORY 0806 70881 72366 0504138199
Dr. Abdulmoneam Al Othman
BLOOD BANK 1314 71314 71317 --
Dr. Ayed Mohammed Al Shamrani
PHARMACY 1357 70882 71908 0504216978
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Dr. Abdullah Dohayan Al Dohyan
SURGERY 1312 71575 79493 0505477103
Prof. Ahmad Abdulrahim Turkstani
ANESTHESIA 1045 71597 79364 --
Dr. Fawaz Fahad Al Jasir
ORTHOPEDIC 1974 70871 79436 0555441161
Dr. Nizar Naqshbandi RADIOLOGY 2174 7199 71746 0503218878
Dr. Abdulaziz Hamad Al Zeer
CRITICAL CARE 0196 79840 79461 0504410525
Prof. Mohammed Abdulaziz Al Sahger
PSYCHIATRY 1134 71717 72571 0503762273
Mrs. Sara Al Banyan Central Supply Sterilization
1511 71053 0503110049
Mr. Haytam Mosleh ADON -DEM 2045 9-9188 0509442473
Ms. Rosely Varghese ADON- SURGERY
0056 7-1682 0535227590
Ms. Mhardiya Al Fad ADON- Medicine 0108 7-1209 0500950368
Ms. Maggie Taiwo ADON- OBGYNE 0189 7-1207 0502867474
Ms. Neda Salcedo ADON- OR 0115 7-1056 7-9161 0565132757
LIST OF ADULT EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS
ADULT ER STAFF
Physician's Name Computer Number
Bleep Number Home Phone Mobile
Dr. Abdulla Mohammed Ahmed Al-Sakka
14282 2587 4914105 0505416067
Dr. Abdulmoniem Mohammed Al-Mubarak
74074 3483 293-4249 0500820182
Dr. Ahad Alhassan Saud Abdulaziz
33861 0011 4704984 0552018681
Dr. Ahmad Fathy Al-maghrabi 75157 2851 4560039 0551245568
Dr. Ahmed Abdullah Bin Obaid 33779 1854 4566046 0557777756
Dr. Abdulaziz Sulaiman Al-Mehlisi
32757 0860 2329568 0555677701
Dr. Ala'a Eldeen Al-Jundi 72027 2332 4612536 0501807020
Dr. Ala'a Mostafa Sultan 71122 1904 4535960 0507850344
Dr. Asa'ad Sulaiman Mohammed Hamza Al Shuja'a
14987 3482 ------ 0566699841
Dr. Ammar Abdulkader El Sammra
75181 2852 228-4973 0509424793 0546464573
Dr. Adel Abdullah Obaid Al-Tamimi
19252 2251 2692392 0504877949
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Dr. Adel Mohammed El Hardallo 77999 0414 ----- 0534624786
Dr. Bandar Youssef Al-Eissa 31996 0952 1878780 0555409299
Dr. Fahad Ibrahim Abuguyan 33785 1723 2269093 0555123944
Dr. Fawaz Abdulrahman Al-Tuwaijri
22452 2883 4933554 0555046222
Dr. Hossam Aldin Hassan Abdulrazik
65978 0084 4212515 0509900593
Dr. Hani Ali Al Ibrahim 19564 2215 2634114 0506863412
Dr. Jalal El-Noor Yousif 67061 0845 2075022 0509425845
Dr. Khalid Abdelkarim Gabralla Hamed
77664 8818 ------ 0594111383
Dr. Majed Alawe Al Otaibi 34370 2564 4918459 0500114884
Dr. Mohammed Moustafa Izzideen
69966 2090 2075124 0506282167
Dr. Mohammed Owais Suriya 71117 1866 4682850 0509245053
Dr. Mohammed Shoukry Ibrahim Ahmed
70415 2016 2150062
0556080220
Dr. Mohammed Ahmed El Zubair 68871 2081 4044667 0506445749
Dr. Mohammed Mahamoud Mohammed Abdulrahim
76763 0627 ----- 0590052976
Dr. Mohammed Khalid Al-Ageel 32117 2770 4542557 0503225060
Dr. Mohammed Shami Al-Zahri 26585 3699 4866660 4854300
0557070703
Dr. Mushtaq Moh'd Ghulam Jilani 70114 2091 2934597 0568137763
Dr. Neda'a Mohammed Romaili 33995 1989 2624886 0507486314
Dr. Abdulaziz Dawas Al-Dawas 26369 3113 248-7160 0504222189
Dr. Abdulmajeed bin Mubarad 22805 2949 436-8039 0555449424
Dr. Bayan Abdullah Hassan Abdulbaqi
22868 2975 4664635 0504816557
Dr. Bashayer Al-Mahdi Al-Bogami 34081 8087 ----- 0503700074
Dr. Fatimah Saif Alibrahim 31647 1236 4760404 0503186158
Dr. Hanan Saad Al Zeer 24504 2340 4352488 0504485513
Dr. Mohammad Mosleh Al Gehani
30445 1061 48283553 0542135454
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Dr. Mohannad Fahad Al Eeban 33919 8080 ------- 0504417952
Dr. Rakan Saleh Al Rasheed 23596 2506 2492250 0504250370
Dr. Yasser Abdulkarim Alaska 26368 2727 4505012 0555484463
Dr. Tariq Abdulrahman Jaber Al Thobaiti
20695 1478 2071033 0503350872
PEDIATRIC STAFF
Physician's Name Computer Number
Bleep Number Home Phone Mobile
Dr. Abdulrahim Mahmoud Aljaraddah
70587 0088 279-2486 0504190367
Dr. Abdulshaheed Khan 72940 2965 ------ 0569100785
Dr. Adel Hassan M. Suleiman 71669 2071 N/A 0509774050
Dr. Hashim Mohammed Bin Salleeh
14529 2963 207-6007 0505203575
Dr. Lina Abdulaziz Al Bakry 21305 2434 ------ 05044515401
Dr. Mahmoud Mahmed Al Hag Ibrahim
67148 0271 450-9863 0502130641
Dr. Manal Eltoum Hassan Abou 66878 0067 468-2844 0507965044
Dr. Mohammed Abdulaziz Al Othman
19383 2794 ------ 0569760270
Dr. Mohammed Masirul Haque 69379 0048 484-4378 0502914263
Dr. Mohey Eldin Mahmoud Ismail Dowidar
68129 1523 402-5133 0503196836
Dr. Moutaz Mohammed Kudaimi
69651 1524 281-4030 0503459115
Dr. Mudasir Mushtaq Ahmad 76282 1649 ------ 0535934219
Dr. Nazik Abdulaziz Al Bawardi 27222 2767 4709023 0506278883
Dr. Saleh Abdullah Al Tamimi 12885 2125 485-5905 0503442810
Dr. Sayed Ahmed Ammer 77725 2031 ---- 0502288455
Dr. Tahani Awad Al Ahmadi 25063 0261 468-2157 0505314996
Dr. Uzma Yasmeen Majed Kashif
77465 482-7202 056-917-4630
Dr. Varky Ashok 0560400552
Dr. Yasmeen Ahmed Sayed 65031 0604 468-2170 0506987319
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IT Staff
Staff Name Tel. Bleep
Mansour Saad M. Al-Swaidan (IT Director)
7-0159 NA
Khawla Al Harbi (IT Deputy Director) 7-9429 0996
Fairzia A. Lim( Administration) 7-0178 2952
Suha Ayoub( Administration) 7-2538 0760
Help Desk 9-1515 0808
Khalil Ibrahim Joudah (Supervisor) 7-9285 NA
Imran Abdulrahman 7-1115 2953
Mohammed Sujath Ali 7-1424 0311
Raheemuddin Mohd. Saleem 7-9412 0995
Sari alsayed Mohd. Mofleh 9-1526 0148
Yahya Zakaria Sultan 9-1526 0709
Nelson Raul Patacsil 9-1526 0748
Salman Khalid Baksh 7-9430 0992
Majid Jazi Al Mutairi 7-9430 0390
Mohammed Shafeeq ur Rahman 7-1623 0273
Kamran Ahmed Khan 7-9432 0389
Abdulrazzak Pannam Kutil 9-9237 NA
Mohammed Feroz Kamaruddin 7-1907 NA
Mohammed Yakub Ali 7-9434 NA
Warda Mohammed Bawazeer 7-2532 NA
Najwa Abdulhaq Merriki 7-9295 NA
Meshael Mubtil Al Otaibi 7-1906 NA
Wasim Khalil Ali 7-0658 3384
Ramy Mohammed Mustafa 9-1523 NA
Mohd. Mahmoud Mohd. Farghali 9-1523 NA
Mohd. Mamdouh Abdulaziz 9-1523 NA
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Ghada Nasser AlBakr 7-9042 NA
Amro Mohammed Fekry 9-9236 3380
Ibrahem Ahmed Al Bajjaly 79927 NA
Mustafa Majed Yamak 9-9238 NA
Mohammed Aamir AbdulQayyum 7-1964 0349
Syed Afzal Ali 7-2613 3381
Mohammed Abdulnaim Aqter 7-1547 1173
Al Ameen Mohammed Khair 7-9433 NA
Mohammed Abdullah Ali 7-9433 NA
Khalid Abdullah Al Enizi 7-9413 NA
Surgery Department
GENERAL SURGERY
COLORECTAL SURGERY
1 Al-Obaid Abdulaziz Omar
FRCSC, Asst. Prof.Cons Colorectal &
Min. Inv Sur 13098 2903 9-5277 0500003071 207-0490
2 Zubaidi Mohammed Ahmad FRCSC, Asstistant Prof.
& HEAD of G.S. 15369 2735 9-0804 0558293231 210-5169
3 Al-Khayal Abdulmalik Khayal
FRCSC, FRCSC (Colorectal) A/Cons Colorectal Surgeon 16720 3444 9-0813 0555457003 454-2371
4 El-Faroug Yousif Omer FRCS, Asst. Prof &
Consultant 70125 0265 7-9165 0506459061 483-3580
GASTRO-INTESTINAL SURGERY
LAST NAME
M. NAME
FIRST NAME Degree/Position
COMP. #
PAGER OFFICE
MOBILE
HOME TEL
1 Al-Naami Yahya Mohammed
FRCSC, Associate Professor & Consultant 19985 2344 7-9417 0505756338 208-8477
2 Al-
Dohayan Dohayan Abdullah
FRCSGlas, Professor & Consultant, Chairman D/S 4630 1312 7-1580 0505477103 485-3379
3 Al-
Tameem Bin
Mubarak Mohsin
Professor & Consultant General
surgeon 1492 0505444036 249-1998
ENDOCRINE/BREAST & ENDOCRINE SURGERY
1 Al-Shehri Yahya Mohammed
Professor & Consultant
General surgeon 28953 3529 7-0482 0505754117 468-0338
2 Al-Saif Abdullah Abdulaziz
FRCS, FRACS, Asst. Prof. & Cons. Breast/
Endocrine Surg. 5216 0472 7-2503 0505409148 468-2873
3 Abdulkareem Abdullatif Amal
American Board, Asst. Professor &
Consultant 13993 0662 7-1137 0505203228 493-3408
4 Gamal Aldin Ahmed Khairy FRCS, Assoc. Prof
& Consultant 65333 2059 7-1586 0504586560 480-4725
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VASCULAR SURGERY
PLASTIC SURGERY
HEPATO-BILIARY SURGERY
1 Al-Saif Abdullah Faisal
FRCSC, Asst. Prof. Cons Hep.-Pancreato Bil & Transplant
Surgery 13068 3060 7-2541 567777288 461-6062
2 Al-
Qahtani Hadi Hamad General & Hepato biliary
surgery 34113 2138 0554412324
HEPATO-BILIARY SURGERY
1 Safdar Mufti Mohammed FCPS, Senior
Registrar 73634 2341 7-1474 567777288 480-0265
2 Anjum Nawaz Muhammad FCPS, Senior
Registrar 73523 3065 7-1474 0553490692 468-2670
3 Bokhari Abdullah Areej
Saudi Board of General Surgery, Senior Registrar 18851 2099 7-1730 0505321298
468-2058
4 El-
Sayed Saad Magdy FRCSI, Senior
Registrar 70586 1658 7-1541 0530864560 455-9116
5 Al-Enazi Abdullah Naif General Surgery, Senior Registrar 2930 0505281314
6 Al-Alawi Salamah Khalil General Surgery, Senior Registrar 76580 2130 0569496591
LAST NAME M. NAME FIRST NAME DEGREE/POSITION
COMP. # BLEEP OFFICE MOBILE
Home Tel
1 Al-Jabri A'rahman Badr MD, FRCSC, Associate Professor,
Head & Consultant 12166 2441 9-5273 0555232711 456-4126
2
Al-Salman Mohammed Mussaad
FRCSC, FACS, Professor of Surgery & Consultant 3651 1316 7-1847 0505404073
493-1438
3
Al-Omran A'rahman Mohammed
MD, MSc, FRCSC, Assoc. Professor & Consultant 11899 2992 9-5272 0556885887
464-7681
4 Iqbal Shikh Kaisor FRCS, Consultant Vascular Surgeon 68424 0366 7-2683 0507434432 468-2878
5 Al-Nasr Mahmoud Tawfiq FRCS, Sr. Registrar 70474 1034 7-2683 0502810766 263-6959
6
Al-Tuwaijri A'rahman Talal MB;BS, Sr. Registrar 17248 2400 7-2683 0505461649
7 Batheeb Abo Bakr Nabil FRCSI, Sr. Registrar 72487 1910 7-2683 0503197750 481-8886
8 Zoghby Ahmed Kamal MB; Bch, SB of Gen. Surg. Fellow,
Vascular Surgery 2684 7-2683 0550556282 04
8461599
9 AlToijry Hamad Abdulmajeed MBBS, Demonstrator 25584 3617 0504141252 263-0212
10
Al-Sheikh Omar Sultan MBBS, Demonstrator 24257 0252 0555356635
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UROLOGY
Adult
Pediatric
REGISTRARS & SENIOR REGISTRARS/RESIDENT
LAST NAME M. NAME FIRST NAME DEGREE/POSITION COMP.
# BLEEP OFFICE MOBILE Home Tel.
1 Al-Qattan Manaa Mohammed FRCSC, Professor, Head &
Consultant 4555 0368 7-9481 0505274885 NGH 4633
2 Hassanain Mahjoub Jamaleldin FRCSGlas, Assist. Professor &
Consultant 3397 0374 7-9386 0505417488 239-5602
3
Al-Shanawani Nawras Bisher
Jordanian Board, Acting Consultant Surgeon 17009 1789 9-0794 0505480950
275-7827
4 Al-Zahrani Jaman Khalid Saudi Board of Plastic Surgery 16767 1917 0504226605 430-3087
5 Keyyali Essam Mohammed MRCS & Arab Board in GS, Sr.
Registrar 70091 2015 7-1735 0508401571 480-5509
6 Zeidan Ibrahim Mohammed FRCS, Sr. Registrar 72808 2659 7-1735 0507386268 470-0544
7 A'Hamid Mahmoud Mokhtar MRCSEng, Registrar 74407 3639 7-1735 0559537517 470-9871
8 Al-Arfaj A'Hamid Nawarah MB;BS, Registrar, Plastic Surgery 16624 2008 0554455142 496-3357
9 Al-Humsi Riyadh Taghreed MB;BS, Resident, Plastic Surgery 20750 2542 0505150803
9 Al-Ghamdi Gormulla Hisham MB;BS, Demonstrator, Plastic Surgery 32373 1024 0504583466
LAST NAME M. NAME FIRST NAME DEGREE/POSITION COMP.
# BLEEP OFFICE MOBILE Home Tel.
1 Rabah Manthar Danny FRCSC, FACS, Assoc. Professor,
Head & Consultant 12847 2554 7-2502 0500025806 201-2739
2 Talic Fouad Riyadh FRCSEd, Professor of Urology &
Andrology 6007 0834 7-1591 0505440016 453-1467
3 El-Faqih Rashid Salah FRCSEng, Associate Professor &
Consultant 3800 0550 7-1574 0556663430 468-3822
4 Alomar Abdulaziz Mohammad FRCSC, Asst. Professor &
Consultant 12787 2544 7-9244 0500873796 275-4905
5 Bin Saleh Arahman
Abd. Saleh FRCSC, Asst. Prof. & Consultant 14422 3620 9-0785 0502100034 207-4647
6 Al-Turaifi El-Gaili Abdulmonem FRCS, Consultant Urologist 67147 0846 7-1473 0508997292 206-4003
LAST NAME M. NAME FIRST NAME DEGREE/POSITION COMP.
# BLEEP OFFICE MOBILE Home Tel.
1 Fouda Neel Ali Khalid FRCSI, Assoc. Professor & Cons.
Pediatric Urologist 7221 1221 7-2561 0505183109 463-3429
2 Al-Hazmi Hammad
Ayed Hamdan Asst. Professor & Cons. Pediatric
Urologist 18080 1996 9-0784 0555023263 454-9630
LAST NAME M. NAME FIRST NAME DEGREE/POSITION COMP.
# BLEEP OFFICE MOBILE Home Tel.
1 Sallem Abdallah Mahmoud FRCS, Senior Registrar, Pedia
Urology 71927 2147 7-1473 0501394811 225-1295
2 Gomha Bahaaeddin Abdulmoneim Masters in Urology, Senior Registrar, Pedia Urology 74447 3651 7-1472 0503041778
456-6582
3 Mohamad Mohamad Ahmad
MBSc, Masters Degree in Urology, Sr. Registrar, Pedia
Urol. 77722 1928 7-1474 0566884656
4 Seida Atia, Atwa Mohammed FRCS, Registrar Urodynamics 71100 1547 7-1473 0502496240 215-2501
5
Abou Mustafa Abdullah Nebal
Arab Board, Registrar, Adult Urol. 75329 2210 7-1473 0500692962
207-1736
6 Ahmed Siddique Tauheed M.S. Registrar 73245 2977 7-1473 0509440778 2051327
7 Adwan Ahmad Ayman Registrar 72862 2615 7-1473 0508262805 205-1327
8 AlThunayan Mohammed Abdulaziz MB;BS Resident 22732 2988 7-1473 0505244400
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THORACIC SURGERY
NEUROSURGERY
LAST NAME M. NAME
FIRST NAME DEGREE/POSITION
COMP. # BLEEP OFFICE MOBILE
Home Tel.
1
Al-Nassar Abdulaziz Sami
MD, FRCSC, Asst Prof. & Head Consultant Thoracic surgeon 14728 1200 9-0143 0541499198
248-9839
2 Hajjar Mohammed Waseem FRCS, Asst. Professor & Consultant Gen
Thoracic 68937 1285 7-1994 0507240914 468-2324
3 Kim Joon Dae MD, Asst. Professor & Consultant Gen
Thoracic 75215 2865 7-1538 0557814539 415-7648
4 Rahhal Mahmoud Salah FRCS,.Registrar, General Thoracic 74030 3469 7-2259 0554701763 468-2344
5
El-Akeed Nageeb Ahmad MD, Registrar, General Thoracic 75230 1037 7-2259 0564979002
488-6244
6 Ahmed Chaudary Iftikhar FCPS, Registrar, General Thoracic 76576 1469 7-2259 0546170453
LAST NAME M. NAME
FIRST NAME DEGREE/POSITION
COMP. # BLEEP OFFICE MOBILE
Home Tel.
1 Al-Habib Fayez Amro FRCSC, Asst. Prof. & Consultant
Neurosurgeon 15121 2641 9-0816 0506661582 488-7814
2 Jamjoom Alabedeen Zain FACHARZT, Professor, Head & Consultant
Neurosurgeon 5343 0395 7-1678 0505480054 256-2366
3 El-Watidy Mohammed Sherif FRCS, Professor & Consultant
Neurosurgeon 70066 1384 7-1680 0503187544 468-0200
4 El-Gamal Eldin Ali Essam FRCS, Asst. Professor & Consultant
Neurosurgeon 71715 2252 7-1273 0502989526 468-0300
5 Malik Hussain Safdar FCPS, Senior Registrar 72232 2374 7-2594 0500708918 279-1393
6 Ahmed Abdel Raouf Aly MS, Registrar 71562 2038 7-2594 0509182098
463-2167
7 Zakaria Mohammed Amr MS., Registrar 71755 1987 7-2594 0501839524 293-5384
8 Zaidi Ghalib Syed FCPS Neurosurgery, Registrar 73740 2792 7-2594 0564517121 483-3971
115
PEDIATRIC SURGERY
GENERAL SURGERY - RMC
DEMONSTRATORS
LAST NAME M. NAME FIRST NAME DEGREE/POSITION COMP.
# BLEEP OFFICE MOBILE Home Tel.
1 Al-Jazaeri Hassan Ayman FRCSC, Asst. Professor &
Consultant 14008 0811 9-0812 0565994455 435-2881
2 Al-Bassam Ahmed Abdulrahman FRCSEd, Professor & Head &
Consultant 5564 0089 7-0865 0505233242 453-1029
3 Al-Qahtani Robiaan Aayed FRCSC, Assoc. Professor &
Consultant 9881 1959 7-1593 0507475363 455-3788
4 Al-Zahem Mohammed A'rahman FRCSC, Asst. Professor &
Consultant 12334 2743 7-1859 0554123320 426-3084
5 Mallick Mohammad Saquib FRCS, Assoc. Professor &
Consultant 69876 1378 7-1733 0507419577 468-2444
6 Gado Mohammed Abdulmonem FRCS, Senior Registrar 66666 0587 7-9131 0504249362 468-2788
7 Al-Sayed Hamdy Osama MD, FRCSEd, Senior Registrar 73518 3062 7-9131 050906758 486-1211
8 Aziz Asher Muhammad MRCSI, Senior Registrar 76157 0912 7-9131 0544284938
9 Al-Shehri Fadl Abdullah MB BS; Demonstrator 26005 3679 7-9131 0500611122
10 Fallatah Mohd Amein Amnah
MB;BS; Gen. Surgery Specialist, Fellow 3021 0505872114 38032599
LAST NAME M. NAME FIRST NAME DEGREE/POSITION
COMP. # BLEEP OFFICE MOBILE
Home Tel.
1 Alam Kurshid Mohammed FRCS, Professor of Surgery 56282 0201 7-9166 0501839507 468-2556
2 Al-Salamah Bin
Mohamed Saleh FRCS, Assoc. Professor of
Surgery 12907 0191 4359999 1243 0555221269 421-1774
3 Al-Aqeely Bin Hamed Mohammed FRCS, Assoc. Professor of
Surgery 4657 0296 7-1472 0505485810 402-9516
4 Bismar A'Rahman Hayan FRCS, Consultant General
Surgeon 66600 0372 1283/1210 0507908644 419-6698
5 Gul Malik
Mushtaq Rahman FRCS, Senior Registrar 71771 2048 1283/1210 05012567431 4889454
6 Ibrar Hussein Mohammed FRCS, Senior Registrar 72658 2406 1283/1210
7 Anzari Uddin Fraz FRCS, Senior Registrar 72682 2549 1283/1210 0558256064
8 Abdullah Yaqoob Muhammad FCPS, FRCS, Senior Registrar 73972 1283/1210 0558254370 4681293
LAST NAME M. NAME FIRST NAME DEGREE/POSITION COMP.
# BLEEP OFFICE MOBILE Home Tel.
1 AlToijry Hamad Abdulmajeed MBBS, Demonstrator, Vascular
Surgery 25584 3617 0504141252 263-0212
2 Al-Buraikan Adnan Ahmed MB;BS, Demonstrator - G.S. 25508 3605 0504169213
3 Al-Subaie Saud Hamad MB;BS, Demonstrator - G.S. 25513 3604 0502494949 248-8441
4 Bin Drees Khalid Hind MB;BS, Demonstrator - G.S. 26663 3900 0504221868
5 Al-Qahtanij Mansour Saad MB;BS, Demonstrator - G.S. 24232 0267 0504786646
6 Al-Turaiki Abdullah Thamer MB;BS, Demonstrator - G.S. 25808 3603 05554449780 425-6986
7 Al-Shehri Fadl Abdullah MB BS; Demonstrator, Pediatric
Surgery 26005 3679 0500611122
8 Al-Mutairi Sallem Fawaz MB;BS, Demonstrator -
Neurosurgery 0901 0559446060 233-7624
9 Al-Ghamdi Gormulla Hisham MB;BS, Demonstrator, Plastic
Surgery 32373 1024 0504583466
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Contact List / Lab. Department
Name Bleep No. Mobile No. Prof. Hanan Habib 0806 0504138199
Mr. Antaar Al Omani 0851 0555287949
Mr. Ahmad Al Musiter 0135 0505426211
Mr. Radwan Al Gmyan 1978 0558302371
Dr. Rana Hsnato 2726 0504479022
Mohammad Ashraf 0048 0508179082
Dr. Kamal Hajey 1226 0504469825
Mohammad Abdulwadod 0780 0553728514
Dr. Maha Arafah 0213 0555293862
Al Hassan Khalfallah 1792 0502413910
Khalid Al Hafzi 0417 0502999547
Mohammad Mubarak 1142 0535979744
Dr. Ali Al Somily 2889 0558830516
Mohammad Al Hamdy 0049 0503193630
Hana Abo Mustafa 1143 0501621413
Salah Mahmoud --- 0558741569
Ruby Ibraham ---- 0502338403
Dr. Adel Al Mogren 2161 0506252756
Al Whaleed Al Hammad 2110 0503212225
Ghasan Zaydan 1841 0508117671
Khalid Al Sahlan 2270 0568096009
Dr. Abdulaziz Al Khataff 1577 0504106366
Ahmad Al Hazmy 2268 0506045831
Dr. Furja Al Gahtani 2573 0505805919
Shoula Akenola 0046 0541537565
Belal Hwrany 1293 0506445147
Mohammad Al Hashmy 1139 0531583858
Furjeena Rubew 2249 0502431952
Anjelka Torbew -- 0554222164
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Department of Engineering Services & Projects Telephone Directory
Name
ICM
Bleep
Tel.#
Name
ICM
Bleep
Tel.#
Mr. Nasser Al Dubaib Executive Director
47
1007
9-0300 9-0400
Eng. Sayed Abdulhafeez
Director
11
0030
9-0330
Engr. A/aziz Badawi Chief Engineer
0030
9-0330
Engr. Hatem Al Rashdan Chief, Engineer
27
3003
9-0109
Civil Section Workshop 7-1092 Mechanical Section Workshop 7-1093
Mohd Salem Baawad Civil Supervisor
--
1474
7-1109
Abdulrahman Hamoud Refrigerator & Cooling Supervisor
37
0173
9-1124
A/Rahman Doosary, Carpentry Supervisor
--
2212
7-1019
Taher Nadeem Refrigeration & Cooling Tech.
--
0745
7-1943
Ahmad Al Ghanam Draftsman
--
1480
9-1047
Naveed Akbar Mechanical Section
--
1586
7-2391
Abdo Yahiya Al-Shibly Carpenter
--
--
7-1092
Hassan Mohd Ghofa Mechanical Tech.
--
--
7-2391
Bander Ahmad Al Gamdi Carpenter
--
--
7-1019
Hameed Al Salbi Mechanical Workshop
--
--
7-2391
Meshael Al Motery Carpenter
--
--
7-1019
Mohd Al Dryhim Mechanical Workshop
--
--
7-2391
Electrical Section Workshop 7-1252 Telecom Section Workshop 7-
1070
Siraj Riskey Electrical Supervisor
--
0033
7-1252
Irshad Hussein Telecom Supervisor
10
0554
9-1070
Ibrahim Awwad Lift/Elevator Supervisor
29
0113
9-1123
Nazeer Hussein Tel. Technician
--
0411
9`-
1070
Majid Omair High voltage Supervisor
--
2228
9-1069
Admin. Office (Fax #) 9- 1502
Mohammad Afzal Electrician
--
0746
7-1251
Charina
15
--
9-0299
Abdulla Al anezi
--
--
7-1252
Sara
14
--
9-
0399
Telephone Operators Hessa 13 -- 9-
0499
Ahmad Hanaya Supervisor
7-0011
Naida
39
--
9-
1504 Tariq Nasser
--
--
7-0020
Project Office 9 - 1028
Obeid Al Motery
--
--
7-0021
Engr. Amani
--
9-1104
Salman Salamin
--
--
7-0019
Work Control Section 7-1665
7-1396
Ahmad Morsi
-- -- 7-0011
Foad Al Harabi Supervisor, Work Control
--
--
9-0117
Fawaz Ajarim
--
--
7-0011
Sub-Contractors Bander Al Roweily
-- -- 7-0011
Project Director, Maint.
0355
9-1344
Meshari Mohd Sweilem
-- -- 7-0011
Engr. Joumani
1394
9-0846
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Saud Al Otaibi -- -- 7-0020 Mr. Saif 0199 9-1107
Single Female Housing Maintenance
Mr. Liaquat
3349
7-1900
Khateeb Tehmil -- 1470 4190710 Suresh 3348 7- 1396
Department of Biomedical Engineering Services Telephone Directory
Name
ICM
Bleep
Tel.#
Name
ICM
Bleep
Tel.#
Mr. Nasser Al Dubaib Executive Director
47
1007
9-0300 9-0400
Eng. Mohammad Nazieh
Director
16
0188
9-0188 9-0189
BX Section Workshop 7-1852
BE/BL Section Workshop 7-9484
Eng. Khalid Al-Bahli Chief Engineer
--
2926
8-1085
Eng. Hatem Al Rashdan Chief Engineer
27
3003
9-0109
Eng. Khalid Al Orainy Biomed Engineer
--
3888
9-1488
Eng. Ahmed Asmari Be Engineer
--
3733
9-1088
BM Section Workshop 7-1093
Samer Al Rajeh BE Technician
--
2334
7-1655
Engr. Mohd Al Garni Chief Engineer
20
2999
9-1066
BL Section Workshop 7-2376
Bander Al Shammary IV Pumps Supervisor
34
1274
9-1074
Eng. A. Hamoudi BL Supervisor
--
0520
9-1077
Engr. Abdulla Yaqoub BM Engineer
--
1644
9-1096
Talib Afif Dhouferi BL Technician
--
3773
7-2376
Duki Al Doki BM Technician
--
0225
7-1093
Waleed Al Shammary BL tECHNICIAN
-- 2994
7-2376
A/Aziz Nasser Qedib BM Technician
--
3738
7-1093
Admin. Office (Fax #) 9- 1502
Bader Anezi BM Technician
--
3933
7-1093
Charina
15
--
9-0299
Nawaf Al Motery BM Tecthnician
2776
7-1093
Sara
14
--
9-0399
BC Section Workshop 7-1657
Hessa
13
--
9-0499
Ali Oleyan
35
1555
9-1105
Naida
39
--
9-1504
Mohd Al Rashid
--
3839
7-1657
Project Office 9 - 1028
Biomed. OR
Biomed. Coordinator
Engr. Ali Masaud OR Engineer
--
3939
9-1108
Saleh Al-Hazni
1623
9-1055
Sub-Contractors (Salehiya Est.)
Project Director 1419 9-1481
Work Control Center 91483
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Appendix 6 Job Action Sheet (JAS) The Job Action Sheet (JAS) is an incident management tool designed to familiarize the user with critical aspects of the command position he or she is assuming.
Information provided on a JAS includes a radio identification title, purpose, to whom they report, and critical action considerations. These tasks are intended to ―prompt‖ the incident management team members to take needed actions related to their roles and responsibilities. The JAS format allows for personnel to document each action undertaken and record decision timeframes. The new JAS also graphically depicts the position within the
incident management team and highlights reporting relationships.
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EMERGENCY INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM EMERGENCY INCIDENT COMMANDER
Job Action Sheet Revised: April 2010
INCIDENT COMMANDER
Mission: Organize and direct Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Give overall direction for
hospital operations and if needed, authorize evacuation.
Immediate ____ Initiate the Hospital Emergency Incident Command System by assuming role of
Emergency Incident Commander.
____ Read this entire Job Action Sheet.
____ Put on position identification vest.
____ Appoint all Section Chiefs and the Medical Director positions; distribute
the four section packets which contain:
Job Action Sheets for each position
Identification vest for each position
Forms pertinent to Section & positions
____ Appoint Public Information Officer, Liaison Officer, and Safety and Security
Officer; distribute Job Action Sheets.
____ Announce a status/action plan meeting of all Section Chiefs and Medical
Director to be held within 5 to 10 minutes.
____ Assign someone as Documentation Recorder/Aide.
____ Receive status report and discuss an initial action plan with Section Chiefs and
Medical Director. Determine appropriate level of service during
immediate aftermath.
____ Receive initial facility damage survey report from Logistics Chief (Exec.
Director of Services), if applicable, evaluate the need for evacuation.
____ Obtain patient census and status from Planning Section Chief. Emphasize
proactive actions within the Planning Section. Call for a hospital-wide projection
report for 4, 8, 24 & 48 hours from time of incident onset. Adjust projections as
necessary.
____ Authorize a patient prioritization assessment for the purposes of designating
appropriate early discharge, if additional beds needed.
____ Assure that contact and resource information has been established with outside
agencies through the Liaison Officer.
Intermediate ____ Authorize resources as needed or requested by Section Chiefs.
____ Designate routine briefings with Section Chiefs to receive status reports and
update the action plan regarding the continuance and termination of the action plan.
____ Communicate status to chairperson of the Hospital Board of Directors or the
designee.
____ Consult with Section Chiefs on needs for staff, physician, and volunteer
responder food and shelter. Consider needs for dependents. Authorize plan of action.
Extended ____ Approve media releases submitted by P.I.O.
____ Observe all staff, volunteers and patients for signs of stress and inappropriate
behavior. Report concerns to Psychological Support Unit Leader. Provide for staff rest
periods and relief.
____ Other concerns:
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HOSPITAL EMERGENCY INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
Job Action Sheet Revised: April 2010
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER (P.I.O.)
Position Assigned To: Dean Office
You Report To: Dean (Emergency Incident Commander)
Command Center: Telephone:
Mission: Provide information to the news media.
Immediate ____ Receive appointment from Emergency Incident Commander.
____ Read this entire Job Action sheet and review organizational chart on back.
____ Put on position identification vest.
____ Identify restrictions in contents of news release information from Emergency
Incident Commander.
____ Establish a Public Information area away from E.O.C. and patient care activity.
Intermediate
____ Ensure that all news releases have the approval of the Emergency Incident
Commander.
____ Issue an initial incident information report to the news media with the
cooperation of the Situation-Status Unit Leader. Relay any pertinent data back to
Situation-Status Unit Leader.
____ Inform on-site media of the physical areas which they have access to, and those
which are restricted. Coordinate with Safety and Security Officer.
____ Contact other at-scene agencies to coordinate released information, with
respective P.I.O.s. Inform Liaison Officer of action.
Extended ____ Obtain progress reports from Section Chiefs as appropriate.
____ Notify media about casualty status.
____ Direct calls from those who wish to volunteer to Labor Pool. Contact Labor Pool
to determine requests to be made to the public via the media.
____ Observe all staff, volunteers and patients for signs of stress and inappropriate
behavior. Report concerns to Psychological Support Unit Leader. Provide for staff rest
periods and relief.
____ Other concerns:
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HOSPITAL EMERGENCY INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM LIAISON OFFICER
Job Action Sheet Revised: April 2010
LIAISON OFFICER
Positioned Assigned To: Medical Director
You Report To: Incident Commander Emergency Incident Commander)
Command Center: Telephone:
Mission: Function as incident contact person for representatives from other agencies.
Immediate ____ Receive appointment from Emergency Incident Commander.
____ Read this entire Job Action Sheet.
____ Put on position identification vest.
____ Obtain briefing from Emergency Incident Commander.
____ Establish contact with Communications Unit Leader in E.O.C. Obtain one or
more aides as necessary from Labor Pool.
____ Review county and municipal emergency organizational charts to determine
appropriate contacts and message routing. Coordinate with Public Information
Officer.
____ Obtain information to provide the inter-hospital emergency communication
network, municipal E.O.C. and/or county E.O.C as appropriate, upon request. The
following information should be gathered for relay:
The number of "Immediate" and "Delayed" patients that can be received and treated
immediately (Patient Care Capacity).
Any current or anticipated shortage of personnel, supplies, etc.
Current condition of hospital structure and utilities (hospital's overall
status).
Number of patients to be transferred by wheelchair or stretcher to another
hospital.
Any resources which are requested by other facilities (i.e., staff, equipment, supplies).
____ Establish communication with the assistance of the Communication Unit Leader
with the inter-hospital emergency communication network, municipal E.O.C. or with
county E.O.C./County Health Officer. Relay current hospital status.
____ Establish contact with liaison counterparts of each assisting and cooperating
agency. Keeping governmental Liaison Officers updated on changes and development
of hospital's response to incident.
Intermediate ____ Request assistance and information as needed through the inter-hospital
Emergency communication network or municipal/county E.O.C.
____ Respond to requests and complaints from incident personnel regarding inter-
organization problems.
____ Prepare to assist Labor Pool Unit Leader with problems encountered in the
volunteer credentialing process.
____ Relay any special information obtained to appropriate personnel in the receiving
facility (i.e., information regarding toxic decontamination or any special emergency
conditions).
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Extended ____ Assist the Medical Staff Director and Labor Pool Unit Leader in soliciting
physicians and other hospital personnel willing to volunteer as Disaster Service
Workers outside of the hospital, when appropriate.
____ Inventory any material resources which may be sent upon official request and
method of transportation, if appropriate.
____ Supply casualty data to the appropriate authorities; prepare the following
minimum data:
Number of casualties received and types of injuries treated
Number hospitalized and number discharged to home or other facilities
Number dead
Individual casualty data: name or physical description, sex, age, address, seriousness
of injury or condition
____ Observe all staff, volunteers and patients for signs of stress and inappropriate
behavior. Report concerns to Psychological Support Unit Leader. Provide for staff rest
periods and relief.
____ Other concerns:
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HOSPITAL EMERGENCY INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM SAFETY AND SECURITY OFFICER
Job Action Sheet Revised: April 2010
SAFETY AND SECURITY OFFICER
Positioned Assigned To:
You Report To: Incident Commander (Emergency Incident Commander)
Command Center: Telephone:
Mission: Monitor and have authority over the safety of rescue operations and hazardous
conditions. Organize and enforce scene/facility protection and traffic security.
Immediate ____ Receive appointment from Emergency Incident Commander.
____ Read this entire Job Action sheet and review organizational chart on back.
____ Put on position identification vest.
____ Obtain a briefing from Emergency Incident Commander.
____ Implement the facility's disaster plan emergency lockdown policy and personnel
identification policy.
____ Establish Security Command Post.
____ Remove unauthorized persons from restricted areas.
____ Establish ambulance entry and exit routes in cooperation with Transportation
Unit Leader and Ambulance service
____ Secure the D.E.M.., triage, patient care, morgue and other sensitive or strategic
areas from unauthorized access.
Intermediate ____ Communicate with executive director of services to secure and post
Non-entry signs around unsafe areas. Keep Safety and Security staff alert to identify
and report all hazards and unsafe conditions to the Incident Commander
____ Secure areas evacuated to and from, to limit unauthorized personnel access.
____ Initiate contact with fire, police agencies through the Liaison Officer, when
necessary.
____ Advise the Emergency Incident Commander and Section Chiefs immediately of
any unsafe, hazardous or security related conditions.
____ Assist Labor Pool and Medical Staff Unit Leaders with credentialing/screening
process of volunteers. Prepare to manage large numbers of potential volunteers.
____ Confer with Public Information Officer to establish areas for media personnel.
____ Establish routine briefings with Emergency Incident Commander.
____ Provide vehicular and pedestrian traffic control.
____ Secure food, water, medical, and blood resources.
____ Inform Safety & Security staff to document all actions and observations.
____ Establish routine briefings with Safety & Security staff.
____ Observe all staff, volunteers and patients for signs of stress and inappropriate
behavior. Report concerns to Psychological Support Unit Leader. Provide for staff rest
periods and relief.
____ Other concerns:
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HOSPITAL EMERGENCY INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM LOGISTICS SECTION
Job Action Sheet Revised: April 2010 Communications Unit Leader
COMMUNICATIONS UNIT LEADER / SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR
Positioned Assigned To:
You Report To: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of SERVICES (Logistics Section Chief)
Logistics Command Center: Telephone:
Mission: Organize and coordinate internal and external communications; act as custodian of all
logged/documented communications.
Immediate ____ Receive appointment from Logistics Section Chief(executive director of
services).
____ Read this entire Job Action Sheet and review organizational chart back.
____ Put on position identification vest.
____ Obtain briefing from Emergency Incident Commander or Logistics Section
Chief.
____ Establish a Communications Center.
____ Request the response of assigned amateur radio personnel assigned to facility.
____ Assess current status of internal and external telephone system and report to
Logistics Section Chiefs.
____ Establish a pool of runners and assure distribution of 2-way radios to pre-
designated areas.
____ Use pre-established message forms to document all communication. Instruct all
assistants to do the same.
____ Establish contact with Patient Tracking / Patient Information
____ Receive and hold all documentation related to internal facility communications.
____ Monitor and document all communications sent and received via the inter-
hospital emergency communication network or other external communication.
Intermediate ____ Establish mechanism to alert Code Team and Fire Suppression Team to respond
to internal patient and/or physical emergencies, i.e. cardiac arrest, fires, etc..
Extended ____ Observe all staff, volunteers and patients for signs of stress and inappropriate
behavior. Report concerns to Psychological Support Unit Leader. Provide for staff rest
periods and relief.
____ Other concerns:
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HOSPITAL EMERGENCY INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM LOGISTICS SECTION
Job Action Sheet Revised: April 2010 Transportation Unit Leader
TRANSPORTATION UNIT LEADER / PORTERING SERVICE
Positioned Assigned To:
You Report To: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of SERVICES (Logistics Section Chief)
Logistics Command Center: Telephone:
Mission: Organize and coordinate the transportation of all casualties, ambulatory and non-
ambulatory.
Arrange for the transportation of human and material resources to and from the
facility.
Immediate ____ Receive appointment from Logistics Section Chief.
____ Read this entire Job Action Sheet and review the organizational chart on back.
____ Put on position identification vest.
____ Receive briefing from Logistics Section Chief.
____ Assess transportation requirements and needs for patients, personnel and
materials; request porters from Labor Pool to assist in the gathering of patient
transport equipment.
Intermediate ____ Provide for the transportation/shipment of resources into and out of the facility.
____ Secure transport for discharged patients.
____ Identify transportation needs for ambulatory casualties.
Extended ____ Maintain transportation assignment record
____ Keep Logistics Section Chief apprised of status.
____ Direct unassigned personnel to Labor Pool.
____ Observe and assist any staff who exhibits signs of stress or fatigue. Report
concerns to Psychological Support Unit Leader. Provide for staff rest periods and
relief.
____ Other concerns:
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HOSPITAL EMERGENCY INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM LOGISTICS SECTION
Job Action Sheet Revised: April 2010 Materials Supply Unit Leader
MATERIALS SUPPLY UNIT LEADER
Positioned Assigned To:
You Report To: Incident Commander (Logistics Section Chief)
Logistics Command Center: Telephone:
Mission: Organize and supply medical and non-medical care equipment and supplies.
Immediate ____ Receive appointment from Logistics Section Chief.
____ Read this entire Job Action Sheet and review organizational chart on back.
____ Put on position identification vest.
____ Receive briefing from Logistics Section Chief.
____ Meet with and brief Materials Management and Central Supply Personnel.
____ Establish and communicate the operational status of the Materials Supply Pool
to the Director of Nursing and Chairman of D.E.M.
____ Dispatch the pre-designated supply carts to D.E.M. Enlist the assistance of the
Transportation Unit Leader.
____ Collect and coordinate essential medical equipment and supplies. (Prepare to
assist with equipment salvage and recovery efforts.)
____ Develop medical equipment inventory to include, but not limited to the
following:
Bandages, dressings, compresses and suture material
Sterile scrub brushes, normal saline, anti-microbial skin cleanser.
Waterless hand cleaner and gloves
Fracture immobilization, splinting and casting materials
Backboard, rigid stretchers
Non-rigid transporting devices (litters)
Oxygen-ventilation-suction devices
Advance life support equipment (chest tube, airway, major suture trays)
Extended ____ Identify additional equipment and supply needs. Make requests/needs known
through Director of Nursing.
____ Determine the anticipated pharmaceuticals needed with the assistance of the
Medical Care Director and Pharmacy Unit Leader to obtain/request items.
____ Coordinate with Safety & Security Officer to protect resources.
____ Observe and assist staff who exhibit signs of stress or fatigue. Report concerns
to Psychological Support Unit Leader.
____ Other concerns:
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HOSPITAL EMERGENCY INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM LOGISTICS SECTION
Job Action Sheet Revised: April 2010 Nutritional Supply Unit Leader
NUTRITIONAL SUPPLY UNIT LEADER
Positioned Assigned To:
You Report To: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of SERVICES (Logistics Section Chief)
Logistics Command Center: Telephone:
Mission: Organize food and water stores for preparation and rationing during periods of
anticipated or actual shortage.
Immediate ____ Receive appointment from Logistics Section Chief.
____ Read this entire Job Action Sheet and review organizational chart on back.
____ Put on position identification vest.
____ Receive briefing from Logistics Section Chief.
____ Meet with and brief Nutritional Services personnel.
____ Estimate the number of meals which can be served utilizing existing food stores;
Implement rationing if situation dictates.
____ Inventory the current emergency drinking water supply and estimate time when
re-supply will be necessary. Implement rationing if situation dictates.
____ Report inventory levels of emergency drinking water and food stores to
Logistics Section Chief.
Intermediate ____ Meet with Labor Pool Unit Leader to discuss location of personnel refreshment
and nutritional break areas.
____ Secure nutritional and water inventories with the assistance of the Safety &
Security Officer.
____ Submit an anticipated need list of water and food to the Logistics Section Chief.
Request should be based on current information concerning emergency events as well
as projected needs for patients, staff and dependents.
Extended ____ Meet with Logistics Section Chief regularly to keep informed of current status.
____ Observe and assist staff who exhibit signs of stress and fatigue. Report concerns
to Psychological Support Unit Leader. Provide for staff rest period and relief.
____ Other Concerns:
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HOSPITAL EMERGENCY INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM PLANNING SECTION
Job Action Sheet Revised: April 2010 Labor Pool Unit Leader
NURSING SUPERVISOR / UNIT LEADER
Positioned Assigned To:
You Report To: DIRECTOR OF NURSING (Planning Section Chief)
Planning Command Center: Telephone:
Mission: Collect and inventory available staff and volunteers at a central point. Receive
requests and assign available staff as needed. Maintain adequate numbers of both
medical and non-medical personnel. Assist in the maintenance of staff morale.
Immediate ____ Receive appointment from DIRECTOR OF NURSING (Planning Section
Chief).
____ Read this entire Job Action Sheet and review organizational chart on back.
____ Put on position identification vest.
____ Obtain briefing from the DIRECTOR OF NURSING Planning Section Chief.
____ Establish Labor Pool area and communicate operational status to D.E.M. and all
patient care and non-patient care areas.
____ Inventory the number and classify staff presently available. Use the following
classifications and sub-classifications for personnel:
I. MEDICAL PERSONNEL
A. Physician (Obtain with assistance of Medical Staff Unit Leader.)
1. Critical Care
2. General Care
3. Other
B. Nurse
1. Critical Care
2. General Care
3. Other
C. Medical Technicians
1. Patient Care (aides, orderlies, EMTs, etc.)
II. NON-MEDICAL PERSONNEL
A. Engineering/Maintenance/Materials Management
B. Environmental/Nutritional Services
C. Business/Financial
D. Volunteer
E. Other
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____ Establish a registration and credentialing desk for volunteers not employed or
associated with the hospital.
____ Obtain assistance from Safety & Security Officer in the screening and
identification of volunteer staff.
____ Meet with Nursing Unit Leader, Medical Staff Unit Leader and Operations
Section Chief to coordinate long term staffing needs.
Intermediate ____ Maintain log of all assignments.
____ Assist in publishing an informational sheet to be distributed at frequent intervals
to update the hospital population. ____ Maintain a message center in Labor Pool Area with the cooperation of Staff
Support Unit Leader.
Extended
____ Brief DIRECTOR OF NURSING (Planning Section Chief) as frequently as
necessary on the status of labor pool numbers and composition.
____ Develop staff rest and nutritional area in coordination with Nutritional Supply
Unit Leader.
____ Document actions and decisions on a continual basis.
____ Observe all staff, volunteers and patients for signs of stress and inappropriate
behavior. Report concerns to Psychological Support Unit Leader. Provide for
staff rest periods and relief.
____ Other concerns:
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HOSPITAL EMERGENCY INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM PLANNING SECTION
Job Action Sheet Revised: April 2010 Medical Staff Unit Leader
HEAD ORTHOPEDICS
MEDICAL STAFF UNIT LEADER
Positioned Assigned To:
You Report To: Medical Director
Planning Command Center: Telephone:
Mission: Collect available physicians, and other medical staff, at a central point. Credential
volunteer medical staff as necessary. Assist in the assignment of available medical
staff as needed.
Immediate ____ Receive assignment from Medical Director
____ Read this entire Job Action Sheet and refer to organizational chart on back.
____ Put on position identification vest.
____ Obtain briefing from Incident Commander or Planning Section Chief.
____ Establish Medical Staff Pool in predetermined location and communicate
operational status to D.E.M. and Medical Staff Director. Obtain documentation
personnel from Labor Pool.
____ Inventory the number and types of physicians, and other staff present. Relay
information to Medical Director.
____ Register and credential volunteer physician/medical staff. Request the assistance
of the Labor Pool Unit Leader and Safety & Security Officer when necessary.
Intermediate ____ Meet with Labor Pool Unit Leader, D.E.M. to coordinate projected staffing
needs and issues
____ Assist in the assignment of medical staff to patient care and treatment areas.
Extended ____ Establish a physician message center and emergency incident information board
with the assistance of Staff Support.
____ Assist in developing a medical staff rotation schedule.
____ Assist in maintaining a log of medical staff assignments.
____ Brief Clinician In-charge as frequently as necessary on the status of medical
staff pool numbers and composition.
____ Develop a medical staff rest and nutritional area in coordination with Staff
Support Unit Leader and the Nutritional Supply Unit Leader.
____ Document actions and decisions on a continual basis.
____ Observe and assist medical staff who exhibit signs of stress and other fatigue.
Report concerns to the Psychological Support Unit Leader.
____ Other concerns:
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HOSPITAL EMERGENCY INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM PLANNING SECTION
Job Action Sheet Revised: April 2010 Nursing Unit Leader
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF NURSING NURSING UNIT LEADER
Positioned Assigned To:
You Report To: DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Planning Command Center: Telephone:
Mission: Organize and coordinate nursing and direct patient care services.
Immediate ____ Receive appointment from Incident Commander.
____ Read this entire Job Action Sheet and review organizational chart on back.
____ Put on position identification vest.
____ Obtain a briefing from Emergency Incident Commander
____ Obtain current in-patient census and request a prioritization assessment (triage)
of all in-house patients from the Head Surgery.
____ Meet with Incident Commander, Head Surgery and Head Orthopedics to assess
and project nursing staff and patient care supply needs.
____ Recall staff as appropriate; assist the Labor Pool in meeting the nursing staff
needs of Head Surgery.
Intermediate ____ Implement emergency patient discharge plan at the direction of the Emergency
Incident Commander with support of the Head Orthopedics.
____ Meet regularly with the Patient Tracking Officer and Patient Information
Officer.
____ Meet with, Head Surgery to coordinate long term staffing needs.
____ Coordinate with the Director of Nursing the number of nursing personnel which
may be released for future staffing.
Extended ____ Establish a staff rest and nutritional area in cooperation.
____ Observe all staff, volunteers and patients for signs of stress and inappropriate
behavior. Report concerns to Psychological Support Unit Leader. Provide for staff rest
periods and relief.
____ Other concerns:
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HOSPITAL EMERGENCY INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM PLANNING SECTION
Job Action Sheet Revised: April 2010 Patient Tracking Officer
PATIENT TRACKING OFFICER
Positioned Assigned To:
You Report To: Executive Director of Patient Affairs
Planning Command Center: Telephone:
Mission: Maintain the location of patients at all times within the hospital's patient care system.
Immediate ____ Receive appointment from Executive Director of Patient Affairs.
____ Read this entire Job Action Sheet and review organizational chart on back.
____ Put on position identification vest.
____ Obtain a briefing from Admissions Officer.
____ Obtain patient census from Admitting personnel or other source.
____ Establish a system to track patient arrivals, location and disposition. Obtain
sufficient assistance to document current and accurate patient information.
____ Ensure the proper use of the hospital disaster chart and tracking system for all
newly admitted.
Intermediate ` ____ Meet with Patient Information Officer, Public Information Officer and Liaison
Officer on a routine basis to update and exchange patient information and
census data.
Extended ____ Maintain log to document the location and time of all patients cared for.
____ Observe all staff, volunteers and patients for signs of stress and inappropriate
behavior. Report concerns to Executive Director. Provide for staff rest periods and relief.
____ Other concerns:
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HOSPITAL EMERGENCY INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM PLANNING SECTION
Job Action Sheet Revised: April 2010 Patient Information Officer
PATIENT INFORMATION OFFICER
Positioned Assigned To: Director of Patient Affair
You Report To: Incident Commander
Planning Command Center: Telephone:
Mission: Provide information to visitors and families regarding status and location of patients..
Immediate ____ Receive appointment from Incident Commander.
____ Read this entire Job Action Sheet and review organizational chart back.
____ Put on position identification vest.
____ Obtain briefing on incident and any special instructions from Executive Director
____ Establish Patient Information Area away from Emergency Dept.
____ Meet with Patient Tracking Officer to exchange patient related information and
establish regularly scheduled meetings.
Intermediate ____ Direct patient related news releases through Nursing Unit Leader to the Public
Information Officer.
____ Receive and screen requests about the status of individual patients. Obtain
appropriate information and relay to the appropriate requesting party.
____ Request assistance of runners and amateur radio operators from Labor Pool as
needed.
Extended
____ Work with Saudi Red Cross representative in development of the Disaster
Welfare Inquiry information
____ Observe all staff, volunteers and patients for signs of stress and inappropriate
behavior. Report concerns to Psychological Support Unit Leader. Provide for
staff rest periods and relief.
____ Other concerns:
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HOSPITAL EMERGENCY INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM
Job Action Sheet Revised: April 2010 Head Medical Supplies
HEAD, MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Positioned Assigned To:
You Report To: Incident Commander
Finance Command Center: Telephone:
Mission: Monitor the utilization of financial assets. Oversee the acquisition of supplies and
services necessary to carry out the hospital's medical mission. Supervise the
documentation of expenditures relevant to the emergency incident.
Immediate ____ Receive appointment from Incident Commander. Obtain packet containing
Section's Job Action Sheets.
____ Read this entire Job Action Sheet and review organizational chart on back.
____ Put on position identification vest.
____ Obtain briefing from Executive Director
____ Confer with Unit Leaders after meeting with Executive Director; develop a
section action plan.
____ Ensure adequate documentation/recording personnel.
Intermediate ____ Approve a "cost-to-date" incident financial status report
every eight hours summarizing financial data relative to personnel, supplies and
miscellaneous expenses.
____ Obtain briefings and updates from Executive Director of services as appropriate.
Relate pertinent financial status reports to appropriate chiefs and unit leaders.
____ Schedule planning meetings to include Finance Section to discuss updating the
section's incident action plan and termination procedures.
Extended ____ Assure that all requests for personnel or supplies are copied to Incident Commander
____ Observe all staff, volunteers and patients for signs of stress and inappropriate
behavior. Report concerns to Psychological Support Unit Leader. Provide for staff rest
periods and relief.
____ Other concerns:
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HOSPITAL EMERGENCY INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATIONS SECTION
Job Action Sheet Revised: April 2010 MEDICAL SERVICES SUBSECTION
Medical Staff Director
Revised: 5-93 Reviewed: 6-98
HEAD ORTHOPEDICS
Positioned Assigned To:
You Report To: Medical Director Operations Command Center: Telephone:
Mission: Organize, prioritize and assign physicians to areas where medical care is being
delivered.
Advise the Incident Commander on issues related to the Medical Staff.
Immediate ____ Receive appointment from the Medical Director ____ Read this entire Job Action Sheet and review organizational chart on back.
____ Put on position identification vest.
____ Meet with Exctive director of patient affair and Director of Nursing for briefing
and development of an initial action plan.
____ Set up area in Physiotherapy Department to facilitate call-in and staffing with
Medical Staff.
____ Document all physician assignments; facilitate rotation of physician staff with
the assistance of the Medical Staff Unit Leader.
____ Meet with Incident Commander, Head Surgery, DDON to plan and project
patient care needs.
____ Provide medical staff support for patient priority assessment to designate
patients for early discharge.
Intermediate ____ Meet with Incident Commander for appraisal of the situation regarding medical
staff and projected needs. Establish meeting schedule with IC if necessary.
____ Maintain communication with the Head of Surgery to co-monitor the delivery
and quality of medical care in all patient care areas.
Extended ____ Ensure maintenance of Medical Staff time sheet; obtain clerical support from
Labor Pool if necessary.
____ Meet as often as necessary with the Clinician In-charge to keep appraised of
current conditions.
____ Observe all staff, volunteers and patients for signs of stress and inappropriate
behavior. Report concerns to Psychological Support Unit Leader. Provide for staff rest
periods and relief.
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HOSPITAL EMERGENCY INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATIONS SECTION
Job Action Sheet Revised: April 2010 MEDICAL SERVICES SUBSECTION
Medical Staff Director
SURGEON IN-CHARGE
Positioned Assigned To:
You Report To: Head of Surgery
Operations Command Center: Telephone:
Mission: Organize and direct the overall delivery of medical care in all areas of the hospital.
Immediate ____ Receive appointment from the Incident Commander and receive the Job
Action Sheets for the Medical Services Subsection.
____ Read this entire Job Action Sheet and review organizational chart on back.
____ Put on position identification vest.
____ Meet with DEM Team Leader and DON for briefing and development of an
initial action plan. Establish time for follow up meetings.
____ Assist in establishing Command Center in proximity to the D.E.M.
____ Meet with In-Patient Areas Supervisor to discuss medical care needs and
physician staffing in all patient care areas.
____ Confer with the Operations Chief, Head Orthopedics and DDON to make
medical staff and nursing staffing/material needs known.
____ Request Head Orthopedics to provide medical staff support to assist with patient
priority assessment to designate those eligible for early discharge.
Intermediate ____ Meet regularly with Head Orthopedics, Head Surgery and DEM Consultant to
assess current and project future patient care conditions.
____ Brief Incident Commander routinely on the status/quality of medical care.
Extended ____ Observe all staff, volunteers and patients for signs of stress and inappropriate
behavior. Report concerns to Psychological Support Unit Leader. Provide for
staff rest periods and relief.
____ Other concerns:
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HOSPITAL EMERGENCY INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATIONS SECTION
Job Action Sheet Revised: April 2010 In-Patient Areas Supervisor
ADON Medicine / Surgery / Pediatrics IN-PATIENT AREAS SUPERVISOR
Positioned Assigned To:
You Report To: DIRECTOR OF NURSING (Medical Care Director)
Operations Command Center: Telephone:
Mission: Assure treatment of in-patients and manage the in-patient care area(s). Provide for a
controlled patient discharge.
Immediate ____ Receive appointment from DDON and receive Job Action Sheets for
the Surgical Services, Maternal - Child, Critical Care, General Nursing and Out
Patient Services Unit Leaders.
____ Read this entire Job Action Sheet and review organizational chart on back.
____ Put on position identification vest.
____ Receive briefing from Medical Director; develop initial action plan with
Medical Care Director.
____ Appoint Unit Leaders for:
Surgical Services
Maternal - Child
Critical Care
General Nursing Care
Out Patient Services
____ Distribute corresponding Job Action Sheets, request a documentation
aide/assistant for each unit leader from Labor Pool.
____ Brief unit leaders on current status. Designate time for follow-up meeting.
____ Assist establishment of in-patient care areas in new locations if necessary.
____ Instruct all unit leaders to begin patient priority assessment; designate those
eligible for early discharge. Remind all unit leaders that all in-patient discharges
are routed through the Discharge Unit.
____ Assess problems and treatment needs in each area; coordinate the staffing and
supplies between each area to meet needs.
____ Meet with Medical Care Director to discuss medical care plan of action and
staffing in all in-patient care areas.
____ Receive, coordinate and forward requests for personnel and supplies to the
DON and Medical Supply Unit.
Copy all communication to Incident Commander.
Intermediate ____ Contact the Safety & Security Officer for any security needs. Advise the
Medical Director of any actions/requests.
____ Report equipment needs to Materials Supply Unit Leader.
____ Assess environmental services (housekeeping) needs in all in-patient care areas;
contact Housekeeping for assistance.
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Extended ____ Assist Patient Tracking Officer and Patient Information Officer in obtaining
information.
____ Observe and assist any staff who exhibit signs of stress and fatigue. Report
any concerns to Psychological Support Unit Leader. Provide for staff rest
periods and relief.
____ Report frequently and routinely to DON to keep apprised of situation.
____ Document all action/decisions with a copy sent to the Incident Commander
____ Other concerns:
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HOSPITAL EMERGENCY INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATIONS SECTION
Job Action Sheet Revised: April 2010 MEDICAL SERVICE SUBSECTION
Surgical Services Unit
HEAD OF SURGERY
Positioned Assigned To:
You Report To: Medical Director (In-Patient Areas Supervisor)
Operations Command Center: Telephone:
Mission: Supervise and maintain the surgical capabilities to the best possible level in respect to
current conditions in order to meet the needs of in-house and newly admitted patients.
Immediate ____ Receive appointment from Clinician In-charge.
____ Read this entire Job Action Sheet and review organizational chart on back.
____ Put on position identification vest.
____ Receive briefing from Clinician In-charge with other In-Patient Area
leaders.
____ Assess current pre-op, operating suite and post-op capabilities. Project
immediate and prolonged capacities to provide surgical services based on
current data.
____ Begin patient priority assessment; designate those eligible for early discharge.
Remind all staff that all in-patient discharges are routed through the Discharge
process.
____ Develop action plan in cooperation with other In-Patient Area unit leaders
____ Request needed resources from the ADON-OR.
____ Assign and schedule O.R. teams as necessary; obtain additional personnel from
Labor Pool.
Intermediate ____ Contact Safety & Security Officer of security and traffic flow needs in the
Surgical Services area. Inform In-Patient Areas Supervisor of action.
____ Report equipment/material needs to ADON - OR
Extended ____ Ensure that all area and individual documentation is current and accurate.
Request documentation/clerical personnel if necessary.
____ Keep Clinician In-charge apprised of status, capabilities and projected services.
____ Observe and assist any staff who exhibit signs of stress and fatigue. Report
concerns to ADON-OR. Provide for staff rest periods and relief.
____ Review and approve the area documentation aide's recordings of
actions/decisions in the Surgical Area.. Send copy to the Incident
Commander
____ Direct non-utilized personnel to Labor Pool.
____ Other concerns:
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HOSPITAL EMERGENCY INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATIONS SECTION
Job Action Sheet Revised: April 2010 MEDICAL SERVICE SUBSECTION
Maternal Child Unit Leader
HEAD OB / HEAD PEDIATRICS
Positioned Assigned To:
You Report To: Medical Director (In-Patient Areas Supervisor)
Operations Command Center: Telephone:
Mission: Supervise and maintain the obstetrical, labor & delivery, nursery, and pediatric
services to the best possible level in respect to current conditions in order to meet the
needs of in-house and newly admitted patients.
Immediate ____ Receive appointment from Clinician In-charge
____ Read this entire Job Action Sheet and review organizational chart on back.
____ Put on position identification vest.
____ Receive briefing from Clinician In-charge with other In-Patient Area unit
leaders
____ Assess current capabilities. Project immediate and prolonged capacities to
provide all obstetrical and pediatric services based on current capabilities. (Give
special consideration to the possibility of an increase in normal and premature
deliveries due to environmental/emotional stress.)
____ Begin patient priority assessment; designate those eligible for early discharge.
Remind all staff that all in-patient discharges are routed through the Discharge.
____ Develop action plan in cooperation with other In-Patient Area unit leaders and
the In-Patient Areas Supervisor.
____ Request needed resources from the ADON-OB / ADON-Pediatrics.
____ Assign delivery and patient teams as necessary; obtain additional personnel from
Labor Pool.
Intermediate ____ Report equipment/material needs to ADON-OB / ADON-Pediatrics
Extended ____ Ensure that all area and individual documentation is current and accurate.
Request documentation/clerical personnel from Labor Pool if necessary.
____ Keep Clinician In-charge apprised of status, capabilities and projected services.
____ Observe and assist any staff who exhibit signs of stress and fatigue. Report
concerns to ADON OB/Pediatrics. Provide for staff rest periods and relief.
____ Review and approve the area documentation aide's recordings of
actions/decisions in the OB/Pediatrics Area. Send copy to the Incident
Commander
____ Direct non-utilized personnel to Labor Pool.
____ Other concerns:
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HOSPITAL EMERGENCY INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATIONS SECTION
Job Action Sheet Revised: April 2010 MEDICAL SERVICE SUBSECTION
Critical Care Unit Leader
HEAD MICU / CCU / SICU
Positioned Assigned To: MICU/CCU SICU HEAD ANAESTHESIA
You Report To: Medical Director
Operations Command Center: Telephone:
Mission: Supervise and maintain the critical care capabilities to the best possible level to meet
the needs of in-house and newly admitted patients.
Immediate ____ Receive appointment from Medical Director.
____ Read this entire Job Action Sheet and review organizational chart on back.
____ Put on position identification vest.
____ Receive briefing from Head Medicine / Head Anaesthesia with other In-Patient
Area unit leaders.
____ Assess current critical care patient capabilities. Project immediate and prolonged
capabilities to provide services based on known resources. Obtain medical staff
support to make patient triage decisions if warranted.
____ Develop action plan in cooperation with other In-Patient Area unit leaders and
the In-Patient Areas Supervisor
____ Request the assistance of the Head Medicine / Head Anaesthesia to obtain
resources if necessary.
____ Assign patient care teams as necessary; obtain additional personnel from Labor
Pool.
Intermediate ____ Report equipment/material needs to ADON Medicine / Surgery.
Extended
____ Ensure that all area and individual documentation is current and accurate.
Request documentation/ clerical personnel from Labor Pool if necessary.
____ Keep Head Medicine / Anaesthesia apprised of status, capabilities and projected
services.
____ Observe and assist any staff who exhibit signs of stress and fatigue. Report
concerns to ADON-Medicine / Surgery. Provide for staff rest periods and relief.
____ Review and approve the area document’s recordings of actions/decisions in the
Critical Care Area(s). Send copy to the Incident Commander.
____ Direct non-utilized personnel to Labor Pool.
____ Other concerns:
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HOSPITAL EMERGENCY INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATIONS SECTION
Job Action Sheet Revised: April 2010 MEDICAL SERVICE SUBSECTION
General Nursing Care Unit Leader
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Positioned Assigned To:
You Report To: INCIDENT COMMANDER (In-Patient Areas Supervisor)
Operations Command Center: Telephone:
Mission: Supervise and maintain general nursing services to the best possible level to meet the
needs of in-house and newly admitted patients.
Immediate ____ Receive appointment from Incident Commander.
____ Read this entire Job Action Sheet and review organizational chart on back.
____ Put on position identification vest.
____ Receive briefing from Incident Commander with other command unit leaders.
____ Assess current capabilities. Project immediate and prolonged capacities to
provide general medical/ surgical nursing services based on current data.
____ Remind all staff that all in-patient discharges are routed through the Discharge
Unit.
____ Develop action plan in cooperation with other In-Patient Area unit leaders
(ADON Surgery / Medicine)
____ Request needed resources from the In-Patient Areas ADON’s.
Intermediate ____ Report equipment/material needs to Materials Supply Unit Leader. Inform In-
Patient Areas Supervisor of action.
Extended ____ Ensure that all area and individual documentation is current and adhered.
Request documentation/clerical personnel from Labor Pool if necessary.
____ Keep In-Patient Areas Supervisor ADON-DEM apprised of status, capabilities
and projected services.
____ Observe and assist any staff who exhibit signs of stress and fatigue. Provide for
staff rest periods and relief.
____ Direct non-utilized personnel to Labor Pool.
____ Other concerns:
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HOSPITAL EMERGENCY INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATIONS SECTION
Job Action Sheet Revised: April 2010 MEDICAL SERVICE SUBSECTION
Outpatient Services Unit Leader
OUT PATIENT SERVICES UNIT LEADER ADON – AMBULATORY
Positioned Assigned To:
You Report To: Director of Nursing
Operations Command Center: Telephone:
Mission: Prepare any out patient service areas to meet the needs of in-house and newly
admitted patients.
Immediate ____ Receive appointment from In-Patient Areas Supervisor.
____ Read this entire Job Action Sheet and review organizational chart on back.
____ Put on position identification vest.
____ Receive briefing Head, Family & Primary Care
____ Assess current capabilities. Project immediate and prolonged capacities to
provide nursing services based on current data.
____ Begin out patient priority assessment; designate those eligible for immediate
discharge; admit those patients unable to be discharged..
____ Develop action plan in cooperation with other In-Patient Area unit leaders and
the In-Patient Areas Supervisor.
____ Request needed resources from the ADON - DEM
____ Assign patient care teams in configurations to meet the specific mission of the
Out Patient areas; obtain additional personnel as necessary from Labor Pool.
Intermediate
____ Contact Safety & Security Officer of security and traffic flow needs.
____ Report equipment/material needs to Materials Supply Unit Leader.
Extended ____ Ensure that all area and individual documentation is current and accurate.
Request documentation/clerical personnel from Labor Pool if necessary.
____ Keep Head Family & Primary Care apprised of status, capabilities and projected
services.
____ Observe and assist any staff who exhibit signs of stress and fatigue. Report
concerns to Head Family & Primary Care. Provide for staff rest periods and relief.
____ Review and approve the area documenter's recordings of actions/decisions in the
Outpatient Areas. Send copy to the Incident Commander
____ Direct non-utilized personnel to Labor Pool.
____ Other concerns:
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HOSPITAL EMERGENCY INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATIONS SECTION
Job Action Sheet Revised: April 2010 MEDICAL SERVICES SUBSECTION
Treatment Areas Supervisor
D.E.M. CONSULTANT
Positioned Assigned To:
You Report To: D.E.M. Chairman
Operations Command Center: Telephone:
Mission: Initiate and supervise the patient triage process. Assure treatment of casualties
according to triage categories and manage the treatment area(s). Provide for a
controlled patient discharge. Supervise morgue service.
Immediate ____ Receive appointment from Clinician In-charge and Job Action Sheets for the
Triage, Resuscitation, Acute Care, Minor Treatment and Morgue Unit Leaders
____ Read this entire Job Action Sheet and review organizational chart on back.
____ Put on position identification vest.
____ Receive briefing from Clinician In-charge and develop initial action plan ..
____ Appoint unit leaders for the following treatment areas:
Triage
Resuscitation
Acute Care
Distribute corresponding Job Action Sheets
____ Brief Treatment Area unit leaders. Designate time for follow-up meeting.
____ Assist establishment of Triage, Resuscitation, Acute Care Minor Treatment,
Morgue Areas in pre-established locations.
____ Assess problem, treatment needs and customize the staffing and supplies in each
area.
____ Meet with Clinician In-charge to discuss medical care plan of action and staffing
in all triage/treatment/discharge/morgue areas. Maintain awareness of all in-patient
capabilities, especially surgical services via the Head Surgery
____ Receive, coordinate and forward requests for personnel and supplies to the
ADON DEM. Copy all communication to the Clinician In-charge.
Intermediate ____ Contact the Safety and Security Officer for any security needs, especially those
in the Triage, Discharge and Morgue areas. Advise the Clinician In-charge of any
actions/requests.
____ Report equipment needs to ADON-DEM.
____ Assess environmental services (housekeeping) needs for all Treatment Areas;
contact Head Nurse for assistance.
____ Observe and assist any staff who exhibit signs of stress and fatigue. Report any
concerns to ADON DEM. Provide for staff rest periods and relief.
____ Assist Patient Tracking Officer and Patient Information Officer in obtaining
information.
Extended ____ Report frequently and routinely to Clinician In-charge to keep apprised of
situation.
____ Document all action/decisions with a copy sent to the Incident Commander
____ Other concerns:
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HOSPITAL EMERGENCY INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATIONS SECTION
Job Action Sheet Revised: April 2010 MEDICAL SERVICES SUBSECTION
Triage Unit Leader
TRIAGE UNIT LEADER / EMERGENCY SUPERVISOR
Positioned Assigned To:
You Report To: DEM Consultant / ADON DEM
Operations Command Center: Telephone:
Mission: Sort casualties according to priority of injuries, and assure their disposition to the
proper assessment area.
Immediate ____ Receive appointment from DEM Consultant.
____ Read this entire Job Action Sheet and review organizational chart on back.
____ Put on position identification vest.
____ Receive briefing from DEM Consultant
____ Establish patient Triage Area; consult with Security to designate the ambulance
off-loading area.
____ Ensure sufficient transport equipment and personnel for Triage Area.
____ Assess problem, triage-treatment needs relative to specific incident.
____ Assign triage teams.
Intermediate ____ Identify location of Resuscitation, Minor Treatment, and Morgue areas;
coordinate with DEM Consultant.
____ Contact Safety & Security Officer of security and traffic flow needs in the
Triage Area.
Extended ____ Report emergency care equipment needs to ADON-DEM.
____ Ensure that the disaster chart and admission forms are utilized. Ensure reception
staff are present.
____ Keep DEM Consultant apprised of status, number of injured in the Triage Area
or expected to arrive there.
____ Observe and assist any staff who exhibit signs of stress and fatigue. Report
concerns to ADON DEM. Provide for staff rest periods and relief.
____ Review and approve the area documenter's recordings of actions/decisions in the
Triage Area. Send copy to the Incident Commander.
____ Direct non-utilized personnel to Labor Pool.
____ Other concerns:
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HOSPITAL EMERGENCY INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATIONS SECTION
Job Action Sheet Revised: April 2010 MEDICAL SERVICES SUBSECTION
Resuscitation Leader
RESUSCITATION LEADER
Positioned Assigned To:
You Report To: DEM CONSULTANT
Operations Command Center: Telephone:
Mission: Coordinate the care given to patients received from the Triage Area; assure adequate
staffing and supplies in the Resuscitation Area; facilitate the treatment and disposition
of patients in the Resuscitation Area.
Immediate ____ Receive appointment from DEM Consultant
____ Read this entire Job Action Sheet and review the organizational chart on back.
____ Put on position identification vest.
____ Receive briefing from DEM Consultant
____ Assist in the establishment of Resuscitation Area.
____ Assess situation/area for supply and staffing needs; request staff and supplies
from the ADON DEM. Request medical staff support through DEM Consultant
Intermediate ____ Ensure the rapid disposition and flow of treated patients from the Resuscitation
Area.
____ Report frequently and routinely to the DEM Consultant on situational status.
Extended ____ Observe and assist any staff who exhibits signs of stress and fatigue. Report any
concerns to the ADON DEM. Provide for staff rest periods and relief.
____ Review and approve the area documenter's recordings of actions/decisions in the
Resuscitation Area. Send copy to the Incident Commander
____ Direct non-utilized personnel to Labor Pool.
____ Other concerns:
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HOSPITAL EMERGENCY INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATIONS SECTION
Job Action Sheet Revised: April 2010 MEDICAL SERVICES SUBSECTION
Delayed Treatment Unit Leader
ACUTE CARE
Positioned Assigned To:
You Report To: DEM Consultant
Operations Command Center: Telephone:
Mission: Coordinate the care given to patients received from the Triage Area. Assure adequate
staffing and supplies in the Acute Care. Facilitate the treatment and disposition of
patients in the Acute Care.
Immediate ____ Receive appointment from DEM Consultant.
____ Read this entire Job Action Sheet and review the organizational chart on back.
____ Put on position identification vest.
____ Receive briefing from DEM Consultant
____ Assist DEM Consultant in the establishment of Acute Care
____ Assess situation/area for supply and staffing need; request staff and supplies
from the ADON DEM. Request medical staff support through DEM Consultant
Intermediate ____ Ensure the rapid disposition and flow of treated patients from the Acute Care
____ Report frequently and routinely to the DEM Consultant on situational status.
Extended ____ Observe and assist any staff who exhibits signs of stress and fatigue. Report any
concerns to the ADON DEM. Provide for staff rest periods and relief.
____ Review and approve the area documenter's recordings of actions/decisions in the
Acute Care. Send copy to the Incident Commander..
____ Direct non-utilized personnel to Labor Pool.
____ Other concerns:
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HOSPITAL EMERGENCY INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATIONS SECTION
Job Action Sheet Revised: April 2010 MEDICAL SERVICES SUBSECTION
Minor Treatment Unit Leader
HEAD, FAMILY MEDICINE & PRIMARY CARE
Positioned Assigned To:
You Report To: DEM Consultant
Operations Command Center: Telephone:
Mission: Coordinate the minor care of patients received from the Triage Area, and other areas
of the hospital. Assure adequate staffing and supplies in the Minor Treatment.
Facilitate the minor treatment of patients and disposition.
Immediate ____ Receive appointment from the DEM Consultant
____ Read this entire Job Action Sheet and review the organizational chart on back.
____ Put on position identification vest.
____ Receive briefing from DEM Consultant.
____ Set up the Minor Treatment Area.
____ Assess situation/area for supply and staffing need; request staff and supplies
from the Labor Pool and Materials Supply Unit Leaders. Request medical staff
support through Labor Pool.
Intermediate ____ Obtain an adequate number of patient transportation resources from the
Transportation Unit Leader to ensure the movement of patients in and out of the
area.
____ Ensure a rapid, appropriate disposition of patients treated within Minor
Treatment Area.
____ Report frequently and routinely to the DEM Consultant on situational
status.
Extended ____ Observe and assist any staff who exhibit signs of stress or fatigue. Report any
concerns to the DEM Consultant. Provide for staff rest periods and relief.
____ Review and approve the area documenter's recordings of action/decisions in the
Minor Treatment Area. Send copy to the Incident Commander.
____ Direct non-utilized personnel to Labor Pool.
____ Other concerns:
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HOSPITAL EMERGENCY INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATIONS SECTION
Job Action Sheet Revised: April 2010 MEDICAL SERVICES SUBSECTION
Discharge Unit Leader
DISCHARGE UNIT LEADER/ ADON MEDICINE
Positioned Assigned To:
You Report To: DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Operations Command Center: Telephone:
Mission: Coordinate the controlled discharge, (possible observation and discharge) of patients
received from all areas of the hospital. Facilitate the process of final patient
disposition by assuring adequate staff and supplies in the Discharge Area.
Immediate ____ Receive appointment from the Deputy Director of Nursing.
____ Read this entire Job Action Sheet and review the organizational chart on back.
____ Put on position identification vest.
____ Assist in the establishment of Discharge Area.
Coordinate Patient Relations, Transportation Unit Leader and Safety &
Security Officer and Pharmacy.
____ Assess situation/area for supply and staffing need; request staff and supplies
from the Labor Pool and Materials Supply Unit Leaders.
Intermediate ____ Request involvement of Patient Relations in appropriate patient disposition.
Communicate regularly with Patient Tracking Officer.
____ Ensure that all patients discharged from area are tracked and documented in
regards to disposition. Ensure a copy of the patient chart is sent with patient
transfers. If copy service is not available, record chart number and destination
for future retrieval. (If other hospital areas are discharging patients, provide for
accurate controls and documentation.)
____ Report frequently and routinely to Treatment Areas Supervisor on situational
status.
Extended ____ Observe and assist any staff or patient who exhibits sign of stress. Report
concerns to the Deputy Director of Nursing. Provide for staff rest periods and
relief.
____ Review and approve the area documenter's recordings of action/decisions in the
Discharge Area. Send copy to the Incident Commander..
____ Direct non-utilized personnel to Labor Pool.
____ Other concerns:
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HOSPITAL EMERGENCY INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATION SECTION
Job Action Sheet Revised: April 2010 MEDICAL SERVICE SUBSECTION
Morgue Unit Leader
MORGUE UNIT LEADER
Positioned Assigned To:
You Report To: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of PATIENT AFFAIR
Operations Command Center: Telephone:
Mission: Collect, protect and identify deceased patients when requested.
Immediate ____ Receive appointment from the Executive Director.
____ Read this entire Job Action Sheet and review the organizational chart on back.
____ Put on position identification vest.
____ Establish Morgue Area..
____ Obtain assistance from the Transportation Unit Leader for transporting deceased
patients.
____ Assure all transporting devices are removed from under deceased patients and
returned to the Triage Area.
Extended ____ Maintain master list of deceased patients with time of arrival for Patient
Tracking Officer and Patient Information Officer.
____ Assure all personal belongings are kept with deceased patients and are secured.
____ Assure all deceased patients in Morgue Areas are covered, tagged and identified
where possible.
____ Keep Executive Director apprised of number of deceased.
____ Contact the Safety & Security Officer for any morgue security needs.
____ Arrange for frequent rest and recovery periods, as well as relief for staff.
____ Schedule meetings with the Psychological Support Unit Leader to allow for staff
debriefing.
____ Observe and assist any staff who exhibits signs of stress or fatigue. Report any
concerns to the Executive Director.
____ Review and approve the area documenter's recording of action/decisions in the
Morgue Area. Send copy to the Incident Commander.
____ Direct non-utilized personnel to Labor Pool.
____ Other concerns:
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HOSPITAL EMERGENCY INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATIONS SECTION
Job Action Sheet Revised: April 2010 ANCILLARY SERVICES SUBSECTION
Ancillary Services Director
CONSULTANT SURGERY
Positioned Assigned To:
You Report To: HEAD of SURGERY
Operations Command Center: Telephone:
Mission: Organize and manage ancillary medical services. To assist in providing for the
optimal functioning of these services. Monitor the use and conservation of these
resources.
Immediate ____ Receive appointment from Clinician In-charge
____ Read this entire Job Action Sheet and review organizational chart on back.
____ Put on position identification vest.
____ Meet with Clinician In-charge and other Operations Section directors for a
briefing and development of initial action plan. Designate time for next
meeting.
____ Appoint unit leader for: Cardiopulmonary Services. Distribute corresponding
Job Action Sheets.
____ Brief all unit leaders. Request an immediate assessment of each service's
capabilities, human resources and needs. Designate time for follow-up meeting.
____ Receive, coordinate and forward requests for personnel and materials to the
appropriate individual.
Intermediate ____ Report routinely to the Clinician In-charge the actions, decisions and needs of
the Medical Services.
____ Track the ordering and receiving of needed supplies.
____ Meet routinely with Ancillary Services unit leaders for status reports, and relay
important information to Clinician In-charge DEM Team Leader.
Extended ____ Observe and assist any staff who exhibits signs of stress or fatigue. Report any
concerns to Psychological Support Unit Leader. Provide for staff rest periods
and relief.
____ Review and approve the documenter's recordings of actions/decisions in the
Ancillary Services Section. Send copy to the Clinician In-charge
____ Direct non-utilized personnel to Labor Pool.
____ Other concerns:
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HOSPITAL EMERGENCY INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATIONS SECTION
Job Action Sheet Revised: April 2010 ANCILLARY SERVICES SUBSECTION
Laboratory Unit Leader
LABORATORY UNIT LEADER
Positioned Assigned To:
You Report To Deputy Medical Director
Operations Command Center: Telephone:
Mission: Maintain Laboratory services. Prioritize and manage the activity of the Laboratory
Staff.
Immediate ____ Receive appointment from Medical Director.
____ Read this entire Job Action Sheet and review organizational chart on back.
____ Put on position identification vest.
____ Receive briefing from Ancillary Services Director with other subsection unit
leaders; develop a subsection action plan.
____ Evaluate Laboratory Service's capacity to perform:
Hematology studies
Chemistry studies
Blood Bank services
____ Ascertain the approximate "turn around" time for study results. Report
capabilities and operational readiness to & Surgery Consultants.
____ Assign a phlebotomies and runner with adequate blood collection supplies to the
Admission areas.
Intermediate ____ Contact Materials Supply Unit Leader in anticipation of needed supplies.
____ Send any unassigned personnel to Labor Pool.
____ Inform patient care areas of currently available service.
____ Communicate with Patient Tracking Officer to ensure accurate routing of test
results.
Extended ____ Provide for routine meetings with Ancillary Services Director.
____ Review and approve the documenter's recordings of actions/decisions in the
Laboratory Services area. Send copy of to the Ancillary Services Director.
____ Observe and assist any staff who exhibit signs of stress and fatigue. Report
concerns to Psychiatry Unit Director. Provide for staff rest periods and relief.
____ Other concerns:
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HOSPITAL EMERGENCY INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATIONS SECTION
Job Action Sheet Revised: April 2010 ANCILLARY SERVICES SUBSECTION
Radiology Unit Leader
RADIOLOGY UNIT LEADER
Positioned Assigned To:
You Report To: Medical Director
Operations Command Center: Telephone
]Mission: Maintain radiology and other diagnostic imaging services at appropriate levels.
Ensure
the highest quality of service under current conditions.
Immediate ____ Receive appointment from Ancillary Services Director.
____ Read this entire Job Action Sheet and review the organizational chart on back.
____ Put on position identification vest.
____ Receive briefing from Ancillary Services Director with other subsection unit
leaders; develop a subsection action plan.
____ Evaluate Radiology Service's capacity to perform x-ray and other appropriate
procedures:
Number of Operational X-ray suites
Number of operational portable X-ray units
Number of hours of film processing available
Availability of CT scan or MRI
Availability of fluoroscopy
Report status to Ancillary Services Director.
____ Provide radiology technician and portable X-ray unit to Resuscitation and Acute
Care
Intermediate ____ Contact Materials Supply Unit Leader in anticipation of needed supplies.
____ Send any unassigned personnel to Labor Pool.
____ Inform patient care areas of currently available radiology services.
____ Communicate with Patient Tracking Officer to ensure accurate routing of test
results.
Extended ____ Provide for routine meetings with Ancillary Services Director.
____ Review and approve the documenter's recordings of action/decisions in the
Radiology Services Area. Send copy to Medical Director.
____ Observe and assist any staff who exhibit signs of stress and fatigue. Report
concerns to Ancillary Services Director. Provide for staff rest periods and relief.
____ Other concerns:
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HOSPITAL EMERGENCY INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATIONS SECTION
Job Action Sheet Revised: April 2010 ANCILLARY SERVICES SUBSECTION
Pharmacy Unit Leader
PHARMACY UNIT LEADER
Positioned Assigned To:
You Report To: Deputy Medical Director
Operations Command Center: Telephone:
Mission: Ensure the availability of emergency, incident specific, pharmaceutical and pharmacy
services.
Immediate ____ Receive appointment from Deputy Medical Director.
____ Read this entire Job Action Sheet and review the organizational chart on back.
____ Put on position identification vest.
____ Receive briefing from Head Medicine with other subsection unit leaders;
develop a subsection action plan.
____ Assign pharmacist to Resuscitation / Acute Care, when appropriate.
____ Inventory most commonly utilized pharmaceutical items and provide for the
continual update of this inventory.
____ Identify any inventories which might be transferred upon request to another
facility and communicate list to the Head Medicine.
Intermediate ____ Communicate with the Materials Supply Unit Leader to assure a smooth method
of requisitioning and delivery of pharmaceutical inventories within the hospital.
Extended ____ Provide for routine meetings with Head Medicine
____ Review and approve the documenter's recordings of actions/decisions in the
Pharmacy Service Area. Send copy to Head Medicine
____ Observe and assist any staff who exhibit signs of stress and fatigue. Report any
concerns to Head Medicine. Provide for staff rest periods and relief.
____ Other concerns:
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HOSPITAL EMERGENCY INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATIONS SECTION
Job Action Sheet Revised: April 2010 ANCILLARY SERVICES SUBSECTION
Cardiopulmonary Unit Leader
CARDIOPULMONARY UNIT LEADER
Positioned Assigned To:
You Report To: Medical Director
Operations Command Center: Telephone:
Mission: Provide the highest level of Cardiopulmonary services at levels sufficient to meet the
emergency incident needs.
Immediate ____ Receive appointment from Head Anaesthesia.
____ Read this entire Job Action Sheet and review the organizational chart on back.
____ Put on position identification vest.
____ Receive briefing from Head Anaesthesia with other subsection unit leaders;
develop a subsection action plan.
____ Evaluate Cardiopulmonary service's capacity to supply/perform:
Medical staff available to form team
Operational ventilatory equipment
Arterial blood gas analysis (ABG's)
Electrocardiograph study (EKG)
In-wall oxygen, nitrous oxide and other medical gases
Size and availability of gas cylinders
Report status/information of Ancillary Services Director.
Extended ____ Monitor levels of all medical gases. ____ Provide for routine meetings with Head Anaesthesia.
____ Document any actions / decisions in the CPR services area.
____ Observe and assist any staff who exhibit signs of stress and fatigue. Report any
concerns to Ancillary Services Director. Provide for staff rest periods and relief.
____ Other concerns: