In the event of an emergency, what are a department's first actions?
The Department Emergency Checklist and Status Report was created to provide instructions for verifying the safety of employees and the environment within the first 15 minutes following an emergency (ex. major earthquake). This checklist serves as a guideline, departments should consider editing the checklist to include any additional needs (ex. Verify fetal monitors are operational).
Department Emergency Checklist Instructions:
1. Download a copy of the Department Emergency Checklist and Status Report (must be logged into MyAccess) and complete it.
2. Print form and store with your Department Emergency Action Plan.
3. During an emergency, departments may be asked to submit page 2 of this form to their local Hospital Command Center (HCC).