While you\u2019re enjoying a blockbuster disaster movie with the family this holiday, it might be a great time to think about your office\u2019s disaster plan. Chances are slim there will be a mega quake, alien invasion or volcanic eruption, but there is always the possibility of a smaller-scale disaster or damaging storm. Are you prepared?<\/p>\n
Not only are practices responsible for staff during disasters but also for patients who are onsite. If you don\u2019t have a blockbuster disaster movie hero on hand, having a plan in place that the entire team is familiar withwill help ensure everyone\u2019s safety and minimize injuries. <\/p>\n
Here are some key parts of a disaster plan for the workplace. <\/p>\n
Designate an emergency exit route and establish an evacuation plan for patients. <\/strong> Maintain insurance coverage adequate to replace or repair facilities. <\/strong> Maintain facilities. <\/strong> Maintain emergency necessities. <\/strong> Establish a current contact list. <\/strong> Organize a notification system. <\/strong> Communicate and practice. <\/strong> While you\u2019re enjoying a blockbuster disaster movie with the family this holiday, it might be a great time to think about your office\u2019s disaster plan. Chances are slim there will be a mega quake, alien invasion or volcanic eruption, but there is always the possibility of a smaller-scale disaster or damaging storm. Are you prepared?…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":117,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema":"","placeID":"","no_match":false,"name":"","company":"","review":"","address":"","city":"","state":"","zip":"","lat":"","lng":"","phone1":"","phone2":"","fax":"","mon1":"","mon2":"","tue1":"","tue2":"","wed1":"","wed2":"","thu1":"","thu2":"","fri1":"","fri2":"","sat1":"","sat2":"","sun1":"","sun2":"","hours-note":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-47","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-practice-advice"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nIn monster movies, people scatter like ants trying to evade the giant monster. This is chaos. To prevent a mad stampede and keep everyone safe, an established emergency route and evacuation plan should be the first tasks in creating a disaster plan. <\/p>\n
\nRepairs may not be possible in the event of a mega, movie-style earthquake, but real-life disasters can cause lots of damage ranging from minor to major. Making sure your insurance coverage is up- to- date and adequate will help you get back in business faster. <\/p>\n
\nSurviving an alien invasion is easy when you have fortified facilities, right? The same goes for a disaster such as a storm. If the facilities are maintained, they are more likely to withstand a disaster so keep up on those window or roof repairs. <\/p>\n
\nIn the event of an emergency such as a zombie monster apocalypse, being well stocked with supplies such as flashlights, batteries and first-aid supplies can make all the difference. Be sure to regularly check your emergency equipment and restock as needed. <\/p>\n
\nUpdated contact information such as names and telephone numbers can come in handy to spread the word about an epidemic movie-style virus sweeping the nation and is also handy for administrators who need to communicate with multiple staff about a coming storm. <\/p>\n
\nContrary to the movies, blasting heavy metal music from an automobile built for the desert is actually not the best way to notify anyone of anything. Notification systems have come a long way, too. Now, you have email and text message systems available at a moment\u2019s notice to communicate with your staff and patients. <\/p>\n
\nIn all seriousness, building a disaster plan for your office is tough work, but even the best disaster movie about a shark tornado can fail in execution. The key to success is communication and practice. Once your plan is built, take the time to share it with your team and take a moment every three to six months to practice. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"