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HAZARD VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS IN HEALTHCARE: ACHIEVING ACCURACY IN OUR RISK ASSESSMENTS (Part 1)
Dec 16, 2021
As we close out the year, Matt reviews the importance of conducting risk assessments for healthcare facilities - HVAs.
How the MGM Grand Fire Changed Fire Codes + Standards
Nov 19, 2021
Las Vegas’s MGM Grand Hotel and Casino fire, which occurred on November 21, 1980, killed 85 people and injured 700 more.
THE ROLE OF VIRTUAL COMMAND CENTERS IN HOSPITAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Sep 8, 2021
Virtual command centers provide a valuable yet often overlooked asset for hospital network emergency response.
OIL SPILL CONTINGENCY PLAN + CONTAINMENT EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Feb 15, 2021
Oil and fuel have unique aspects that need emergency spill response plans - four steps can help managers address these risks.
How Can Hospitals Use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Respond to COVID-19
Dec 22, 2020
Amidst the global pandemic, we’re seeing healthcare systems utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency.
Mission Critical: Maintaining Threat Awareness in the Time of Coronavirus
Oct 29, 2020
For companies to stay resilient during the ongoing pandemic, taking a holistic approach to safety and security is essential.
Supply Chain Disruptions + Business Continuity During COVID-19
Apr 9, 2020
Review the tactical response for a supply chain disruption and critical actions to take in rapidly developing a solution.
HOW TO OPERATIONALIZE YOUR HOSPITAL SURGE CAPACITY PLAN + PROTOCOLS
Feb 20, 2020
Learn how Catastrophic Surge preparation can also apply to seasonal Operational Surges through Yale New Haven's case study.
Catastrophic Medical Surge Preparation: Taking the First Steps
Nov 18, 2019
Learn how healthcare facilities can prepare for catastrophic surge events.
Identify, Review + Verify for Effective Emergency Response Plans
Nov 15, 2017
Identify, review and verify. Learn how you can put this practice to work in your company.
Top 10 Guide for Response Plan Exercises
Nov 3, 2016
Not every response plan exercise is equal - we share our best practices for crafting corporate preparedness exercises.
3 ELEMENTS OF PRE-CRISIS PLANNING PHASE FOR EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT PLANS
Sep 1, 2016
There are three simple elements managers should follow in the first hours of a crisis - learn about them in the post below.