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HCCS023 - Bioterrorism and Disaster Preparation

A course in the "Quality Improvement" Suite

This course educates all staff on various types of disasters and the “environment of care” and how it is affected by disasters. It explains accreditation requirements for a Disaster/Emergency Plan and what to expect during a disaster drills. The Bioterrorism Medication Errors reviews the steps for responding to different types of disasters, the 4 phases of disaster management and reviews the roles and responsibilities of staff members.

Target Audience:

• All Management, Staff and Patient Care Providers

COURSE OUTLINE

• Various types of disasters a healthcare facility might face
• Managing the “environment of care” during a disaster
• Explanation of the internal and external classifications of disasters
• Importance of Disaster/Emergency Planning
• Joint Commission’s requirements for disaster drills
• Joint Commission’s four phases of disaster management
• Roles and responsibilities during a disaster response
• Responding to specific types of disasters