Hospital Emergency Response

Surge Capacity

No. Question Options 1 Estimate the increase in demand for hospital services, using available planning assumptions and tools? Due for Review In progress Completed 2 Identify methods of expanding hospital inpatient capacity (taking physical space, staff, supplies and processes into consideration)? Due for Review In progress Completed 3 Designate care areas for patient overflow (e.g. […]

Triage

No. Question Options 1 Designate an experienced triage officer to oversee all triage operations (e.g. a trauma or emergency physician or a well-trained emergency nurse in a supervisory position)? Due for Review In progress Completed 2 Ensure that entrance and exit routes to/from the triage area are clearly identified? Due for Review In progress Completed […]

Safety And Security

No. Question Options 1 Appoint a hospital security team responsible for all hospital safety and security activities? Due for Review In progress Completed 2 Prioritize security needs in collaboration with the hospital ICG. Identify areas where increased vulnerability is anticipated (e.g. entry/exits, food/water access points, pharmaceutical stockpiles)? Due for Review In progress Completed 3 Ensure […]

Communication

No. Question Options 1 Appoint a public information spokesperson to coordinate hospital communication with the public, the media and health authorities? Due for Review In progress Completed 2 Designate a space for press conferences (outside the immediate proximity of the emergency department, triage/waiting areas and the command centre)? Due for Review In progress Completed 3 […]