The Joint Commission will hold a telephone news conference to discuss its emergency management standards and the actions required of all Joint Commission-accredited health care organizations to prepare for an “all-hazards” event from a natural disaster to a terrorist attack.
The Joint Commission has required disaster planning for more than 30 years, requiring organizations to identify the potential emergencies that could affect them, and develop a plan that addresses the four phases of emergency management activities: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Emergency management plans must also address command structures, backup communications systems, building evacuations, and coordination with other community health care organizations and emergency responders.
This call will explain how The Joint Commission’s Emergency Management standards help organizations prepare for and respond to a tragedy such as the tornado in Moore, Okla., and answer questions from the media.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
12:30 p.m. ET, 11:30 a.m. CT, 10:30 a.m. MT, 9:30 a.m. PT
To access the call, dial 800-311-9406; Pass code: 644771
Experts participating:
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George Mills, M.B.A., F.A.S.H.E., C.E.M., C.H.F.M., C.H.S.P., director, Department of Engineering, Division of Healthcare Improvement, The Joint Commission
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John Maurer, C.H.F.M., C.H.S.P., engineer, Department of Engineering, Division of Healthcare Improvement, The Joint Commission
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Daniel J. Castillo, M.D., M.B.A., medical director, Division of Healthcare Quality Evaluation, The Joint Commission
Media Contact:
Elizabeth Eaken Zhani
Media Relations Manager
630-792-5914
ezhani@jointcommission.org