Protecting Patients When Disaster Strikes: A Playbook for Safeguarding Emergency Power Systems for Rhode Island’s Critical Healthcare Facilities During Extended Power Outages

• 2017

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This playbook is a guide for Rhode Island's healthcare facilities to protect emergency power systems during long power outages. It describes steps to assess and improve backup power, ensure reliable operation, and respond quickly in emergencies. The playbook outlines roles for facility managers, government officials, utilities, and service providers. It also includes checklists for maintaining equipment and planning meetings with key stakeholders. The goal is to keep patients safe by making sure hospitals have the power they need when disasters strike. Additionally, it emphasizes communication between all parties involved in managing emergency situations effectively.

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Focus Area: Infrastructure Failure

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Health Care Facilities, Manpower, and Services; Health Facilities; Hospitals, General; Rhode Island; Emergencies

Institutions: Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency

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