The tool, geared toward hospital administrators and managers, “comprises current hospital-based emergency management principles and best practices and integrates priority action required for rapid, effective response to a critical event based on an all-hazards approach,” according to the WHO.
The tool addresses nine key components of emergency response. They are as follows:
- Command and control
- Communication
- Safety and security
- Triage
- Surge capacity
- Continuity of essential services
- Human resources
- Logistics and supply management
- Post-disaster recovery
Download the hospital emergency response checklist (pdf) developed by the WHO for use by your facility.
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