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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.

Health Care Preparedness and Response Capabilities

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) leads the country in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from the adverse health effects of emergencies and disasters. This is accomplished by supporting the nation’s ability to withstand adversity, strengthening health and emergency response systems, and enhancing national health security.

Active Shooter Resources for Hospitals

Violence against hospital employees is a significant issue with the potential for devastating consequences. Active shooter situations can be premeditated or spontaneous, and hospital employees should always maintain situational awareness and vigilance.

Activating Hospital Emergency Operations Plans

Hospitals are required to have an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) detailing plans for responding and recovering from hazards. The plan must include 6 critical elements within The Joint Commission’s Emergency Management Standards:

  • Communications
  • Resources and assets
  • Safety and security
  • Staff responsibilities
  • Utilities
  • Clinical support activities

    • More Than 700 Gather in Pasadena for Disaster Preparedness Conference

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    Recognizing the importance of learning from recent disasters and from one another, more than 700 hospital and disaster response officials from across California gathered in Pasadena this week at CHA’s annual Disaster Planning for California Hospitals conference.

    Public Safety Partnerships and Disaster Response

    2020 Virtual Disaster Conference

    This presentation outlines how hospitals can build relationships with public safety partners to effectively respond to disasters. The session covers implementation strategies and lessons-learned from facilities who use a collaborative planning and response structure within their communities.