Emergency Management Tips From UMass Memorial Medical Center

Healthcare organizations don't have the option to temporarily pause operations when a crisis occurs. They must maintain, and often increase, their capacity to handle emergencies at a moment’s notice.

In this episode, Jarrid Pike, Director of Emergency Management and Preparedness at UMass Memorial Medical Center, discusses how he and his staff rely on constant communication and inclusive training exercises to stay prepared for any situation.

Listen in to learn: 

• How to adapt crisis response efforts on the fly and document those adaptations for future emergencies
• How to foster a culture of collective responsibility in crisis situations, from hospital executives to frontline staff
• How to ensure continuity of patient care in any emergency

The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia.

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