Hospital Disaster Preparedness

Increasing Knowledge and Perceptions of Disaster Preparedness: A Brief Educational Intervention

2022 Disaster Conference – Best Practice Showcase

The Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles shares their review of evacuation plans, and details the critical need for health care organizations to plan for addressing evacuation, educate hospital staff on response procedures, and practice protocols through drills and exercises. The process identifies gaps in processes and staff education and helps engage stakeholders to review the organization’s plan and pilot educational interventions.