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Active Shooter Planning and Response in a Health Care Setting

Active shooter events in a health care setting present unique challenges: a potentially large vulnerable patient population, hazardous materials (including infectious disease), locked units, special challenges (such as weapons and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines (these machines contain large magnets which can cause issues with firearms, or remove it from the hands of law enforcement), as well as caregivers who can respond to treat victims.

Safety and Security Assessment, Planning and Training Requirements

Under California law, all licensed general acute-care hospitals, acute psychiatric hospitals, and specialty hospitals are mandated to conduct an annual security and safety assessment. This assessment is crucial for developing a security plan aimed at safeguarding personnel, patients, and visitors against aggressive or violent behavior.

Essential Functions and Considerations for Hospital Recovery

The Essential Functions and Considerations for Hospital Recovery document was developed by the Harvard School of Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Exercise Program (HSPH-EPREP) in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) Emergency Preparedness Bureau.

CMS 1135 Waivers

Documents CMS Presentation: 1135 Waivers and the Emergency Preparedness Rule 1135 Waivers At a Glance 1135 Waivers Authority Requesting an 1135 Waiver 101 1135 Waiver – Information to provide Public Health Emergency Declaration Q & A

Analysis Tool: Hazard Vulnerability

Kaiser Permanente has developed a Hazard Vulnerability Analysis tool and instruction sheet. This resource is available as a planning tool only; if sharing publicly, please credit Kaiser Permanente. This tool is not intended for commercial use.

FEMA Training

The Federal Emergency Management Agency provides a range of training and preparedness resources that can significantly enhance hospitals’ emergency response capabilities. These include specialized courses for health care professionals to provide essential knowledge and skills for managing various emergency situations. Additionally, FEMA’s exercise and evaluation programs enable hospitals to develop and assess their emergency plans […]