Hospital Emergency Planning Topics

Hospitals must have strategies in place to ensure the continuity of their operations, minimize disruptions, and manage increased patient loads in crisis situations. Hospital preparedness strengthens resilience and improves outcomes for both patients and the health care system. To support hospitals in their planning and response to disaster events, this collection of resources is organized by planning topic.

Armed man (attacker) holds pistol in public place. Many people on street. Gun control concept.

Active Shooter

Hospital Worker Wearing Hazmat Suit and Hand Protection Gloves Preparing For Work During Global Pandemic.

CBRNE

Hospital Worker Wearing Hazmat Suit and Hand Protection Gloves Preparing For Work During Global Pandemic.

Crisis Care

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Cybersecurity

Decontamination

Row of food tray for patient in the hospital.

Emergency Food Planning

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Evacuation

Diverse group of people, people arriving and sitting in waiting room at vaccination center, female nurses are filling their medical record forms.

Health Care Surge

Scientist holding Coronavirus covid-19 infected blood sample tube. DNA testing of the blood in the laboratory with blood sample collection tubes and syringe Coronavirus Covid-19 vaccine research

Infectious Diseases

emergency generator for uninterruptible power supply, diesel installation in an iron casing with an electric switchboard power management.

Loss of Utilities / Services

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Mass Fatality Planning

Natural Disasters

Terrorism

Senior woman with disability in waiting room lobby doing checkup consultation with specialist during coronavirus pandemic. Patient with walk frame having appointment in hospital reception.

Vulnerable Populations