Emergency Drinking Water – Just Say No to Bottled Water
Healthcare facilities require a substantial amount of clean water to operate. With more than 280,000 water disruptions annually, accessible drinking water is a major concern for most healthcare facilities. To date, most facilities have assumed that the only solution … Continue reading
Comprehensive Planning for Emergency Evacuation of Healthcare Facilities
This article originally appeared in Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare. By Joe Pandolfo, President St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Joplin, Missouri (part of Mercy Health System), was destroyed by a tornado on May 22, 2011. Mercy Hospital Joplin has … Continue reading
Disaster Drills & Exercises for K-12 Facilities
In order to be fully prepared for an emergency situation such as a fire, natural disaster or security threat, educational facilities must have the proper equipment and drills to reinforce evacuation plans. The following are a few guidelines for planning … Continue reading
National Safety Month Brings Reminders of Important Safety Practices
Every June, the National Safety Council encourages individuals to prioritize safety in their daily activities through the programming of National Safety Month. This year, the theme was “It Takes All of Us”, which was intended to remind organizations that each … Continue reading
Every U.S. News & World Report 2014-2015 Top Honor Roll Hospital Now Equipped with Med Sled®
Evacuation Device Supplier Congratulates all 18 Hospitals on List ST. LOUIS, MO (July 23, 2014) – The Med Sled® emergency evacuation sled is the preferred emergency evacuation device in all 18 hospitals on U.S. News & World Report’s annual Hospital … Continue reading
Nebraska’s Deadly Twin Tornadoes
Rescuers scoured the debris of leveled homes in northeast Nebraska early Tuesday for people trapped under the rubble after deadly twin twisters wreaked havoc on farming communities.http://www.nbcnews.com/news/weather/nebraskas-deadly-twin-tornadoes-devastate-pilger-stanton-n132846
Hurricane evacuation tough call for state, residents and Charleston hospitals
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Hurricane hiatus: Will the USA’s luck run out this year?
With the Atlantic hurricane season starting June 1, the nation is enjoying two record streaks for a lack of hurricanes: It’s been nine years since the last hit from a “major” hurricane and also nine years since a hurricane of … Continue reading
CMS Issues Proposed Rule on Emergency Preparedness for Home Care and Hospice Providers
Over the past few years, the U.S. has experienced a record number of destructive natural disasters and, sadly, in recent years manmade disasters such as bomb incidents and active shooting events have increased dramatically creating new worst-case scenarios that … Continue reading
Top U.S. Hospitals Recognized For Outstanding Safety Culture, Evacuation Plans
All 18 Honor Roll Hospitals Equipped With Med Sled® Emergency Evacuation Sleds ST. LOUIS, MO (January 28, 2014) – The number one preferred emergency evacuation device used in hospitals across the country is now in all 18 of the top … Continue reading