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DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSE

1.Each Department Head, for both clinical and non-clinical operations, will assess the status of their staff to maintain normal operation.

2.Each Department Head or designee will identify available resources, such as beds, personnel, and equipment, which could be allocated to the emergency response.

3.The Department Head will STAND-BY with information on status of department.

4.The Department Head will provide information to the Command Center staff or Incident Command Section Leader when requested.

5.When the departments receive the notification of the specific emergency, the Department Heads will initiate the appropriate departmental response plan for the emergency.

6.The Department Heads will report any problems or concerns to the appropriate Section Leader or the Command Center staff.

7.No department should reduce its hours of operation without prior approval from the CEO or Incident Commander.

Ongoing Communication with Staff
During the event, the staff and department heads will receive instructions and information from the Section Chiefs or Command Staff. This information could be relayed via a meeting, a written form sent by email, or by a runner. Additional meetings will be set p to disseminate information throughout the emergency until the “All Clear” is declared.