title: Heighten your emergency preparedness.
abstract: Open and detailed communication is key to overcoming disasters and other emergencies.
authors: Standards Interpretation, JCAHO, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, USA.
authors: Patricia A
authors: PA
authors: Staten
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D004189:Disaster Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D009737:Nursing Records / Q000592:standards; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000523:psychology; D009745:Nursing, Supervisory / Q000458:organization & administration*