title: Temblor drives ED staff, patients into outdoor tent.
abstract: Just because some disasters come without warning does not mean you shouldn't have an adequate response once it occurs. Be sure your disaster plan is in good order, and that you have a procedure in place for ensuring additional staff is available. If the is a threat to the structural integrity of your building, evacuate patients as quickly as possible. Ask maintenance and central supply to help with alternative facilities and portable equipment. Be prepared to function in less-than-ideal conditions for several days after the event.
mesh_terms: D004189:Disaster Planning; D004190:Disasters; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006254:Hawaii; D006801:Humans; D019982:Organizational Case Studies