Session 6 of the DRC will provide participants with information about the focus area of evacuation. Details on why it is important to have protocols for various aspects of your hospital’s evacuation plans will be discussed (i.e., evacuations of units [NICU, PICU, ED, patients with special healthcare or medical technology needs], floors, full facility evacuation). Evacuations that are planned in advance and those that occur in response to a no-notice event will be covered.

Objectives:

  • List the benefits of selecting the evacuation focus area for a DRC improvement project
  • Explain why it is important to have pediatric evacuation protocols in your hospital’s disaster plan
  • Understand the need to include various approaches to evacuation in disaster planning
Session date: 
02/04/2025 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm EST
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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  • 1.00 ANCC
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  • 1.00 CAPCE
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Faculty List: 
Speaker(s)

Abby Bailey

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Julianne Ehlers, MA, CEM, MEP, A-EMT, CHEC-II

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Kathy Lehman-Huskamp

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Annette Newman (Matherly)

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.