Life safety in the perianesthesia care environment: planning for internal disasters.
Nurses in perianesthesia areas have a critical responsibility to provide a well thought-out safety plan in the event of internal disaster. Working together as a team, identifying key people, assigning responsibilities, and communicating the plan will prepare the staff to efficiently manage the unexpected event.
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Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
D004189:Disaster Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005390:Fires; D006801:Humans; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013527:Perioperative Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012449:Safety