Emergency Preparedness and Response The Disaster Coordinator is responsible for implementation and monitoring of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Program. Ask your supervisor who is designated as the Agency’s Disaster Coordinator. The Agency will use the Emergency Preparedness Potential Disaster Staff Training for information regarding all of the potential disasters and safety tips. If there are any concerns or patient/client needs in any disaster, contact the office. Review the following policy and procedure: Online Bookmark Title of Policy Environment Safety and Equipment Management (EC) Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan Adverse/Inclement Weather When inclement weather becomes a danger to agency personnel, only those patients/clients that need medical intervention within 24 hours will be seen. Patients/clients will be notified of changes in schedule and rescheduled as weather permits. The Agency’s emergency management plan will be implemented. Equipment Safety and Maintenance The Agency will ensure safe appropriate use of equipment by agency staff. Education on the safe use of equipment (i.e., glucose meters, pulse oximeters, coagulation monitors, etc.) will be an ongoing function. Staff will follow manufacturer’s guidelines for maintenance and quality controls. Any staff aware of any equipment defect or hazard should report it to agency management. Occurrence/Violence Incident Reports The Agency documents and reports all occurrences/violent incidents (accidents, injuries, safety hazards, employee unprofessional and misconduct, and workplace violence) that deviate from routine operations and might result in injury or potential harm to the patient/client, caregiver, or staff. The staff member involved or the first one to become aware of the occurrence or violent incident will complete the form and give it to their immediate supervisor. The Patient/Client/Employee Occurrence/Violence Incident Report is confidential and may not be copied. Review the following policy and procedure:
