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Single- and Multi-Station Low-Frequency Audible Signaling
Dec 27, 2023
Carson Cook discusses the challenge posed by the 2021 IBC requirement for audible alarms activated by single- and multiple-station smoke alarms and how to meet the requirement for non-transient occupancies.
Take Your Emergency Management Program to the Next Level with Consequence Management
Sep 29, 2023
Learn how to increase the efficiency and sustainability of your program so you can be better prepared for your next emergency event
The Human Impact in Emergency Incident Response: Part Three – Five Tips on Transitioning Emergency Responders Back to Regular Work
Sep 12, 2023
Transitioning from a period of long hours, intense engagement and sometimes traumatic experience can be difficult for workers.
The Human Impact in Emergency Incident Response: Part Two – Ten Tips on Taking Care of Emergency Response Team Members
Aug 14, 2023
Providing support to response teams ultimately helps reduce stress, maintain decision-making ability and prevent burnout.
The Human Impact in Emergency Incident Response: Part One – Remember Your Response Team
Jul 18, 2023
An incident's impact on responders' lives can be dramatic and often not well-considered in planning
Preparing for More Frequent + More Complex Hospital Evacuations
Jul 10, 2023
Hospitals across the United States must be prepared for total “full building” evacuations. Although rare, these events can affect any health care facility and have a significant impact on its operations and the surrounding community.
Improving Environmental, Social, and Governance Standards in Hospitals + Health Care
Apr 19, 2023
Today's business climate forces hospitals and health care organizations to face contradictory decisions. Now more than ever, they are required to save every dollar they can through cost avoidance and stewardship.
Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness in Nursing + Health Care Facilities
Apr 7, 2023
This year marks the 20th anniversary of two particularly devastating nursing home fires that occurred in Hartford, Connecticut, and Nashville, Tennessee, claiming the lives of 31 people.
Five Things Hospitals Should Know About Implementing Emergency Management Technology
Mar 15, 2023
Properly implementing emergency management technology can help hospitals maintain a continuous state of readiness.
Fire + Smoke Doors in Health Care Facilities: Designing Your Door Performance Improvement Program
Mar 14, 2023
Fire doors are crucial to hospitals and other health care facilities vulnerable to fires due to the presence of combustible materials and patients with limited mobility.
From Natural Disasters to Utility Failures: Planning for Full Building Evacuations in Health Care Facilities
Feb 22, 2023
On February 7, 2023, a fire broke out at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital resulting in the forced evacuation of all 160 patients occupying the facility.
Health Care Emergency Preparedness: A Foundation to Community Resiliency
Oct 25, 2022
Emergency events have been increasing every year, prompting us to recognize the importance of emergency preparedness programs