All posts tagged “Disaster proofing”

8 Steps to Being Disaster Ready

Successfully operating a hospital and providing exceptional care on a conventional day requires significant leadership. Yet, in the case of an emergency or disaster, the need for swift decisive action is exponentially important. Being prepared in advance is the key. Read More …

New Safety Advisory from The Joint Commission Helps Prepare Healthcare Organizations for Disasters

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – Power failure, fire, flood, industrial accident, cyberattack—disasters such as these can put both healthcare organizations and their patients at risk. A new Quick Safety advisory from The Joint Commission provides healthcare organizations with risk factors, safety recommendations Read More …

New 2.3M-Square-Foot University Medical Center New Orleans Designed for Resilience

Ten years after Hurricane Katrina devastated much of New Orleans’ healthcare infrastructure, the 2.3-million-square-foot University Medical Center New Orleans has opened to the public. Read More …

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