title: Joint Commission zeroes in on disaster plans: is yours up to par?
abstract: The Joint Commission says that surveyors are paying close attention to disaster planning. You'll need to demonstrate compliance with many new standards, including performing a hazard vulnerability analysis and working with community organizations. All ED staff members must be prepared to answer questions about their role in disaster planning. Include individuals from community organizations when developing your disaster plan and holding drills.
mesh_terms: D023482:Bioterrorism; D003666:Decontamination; D004189:Disaster Planning / Q000592:standards*; D004358:Drug Therapy; D006739:Hospital Administration / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007591:Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; D010356:Patient Isolation; D014481:United States