Elements of a Hospital Evacuation Plan (Continued)
- Has someone been designated with the responsibility for removing and controlling patient records and documents?
- Has provision been made for moving patients and staff to an immediate area of safe refuge within the hospital in the event the area must be evacuated or staff and patients relocated?
- Have agreements been made with other health care facilities for relocating patients should the facility be unable to support patient care?
- Have alternate sites been predetermined and confirmed for housing patients and staff in the event of an evacuation?
- Have transportation requirements been pre-established for transporting patients and staff?
- Have transportation sources been identified for patients who must be moved in hospital beds, on ventilators, and/or connected to specialized equipment?