Preparing for Optimal Outcomes: A Live Evacuation Exercise

• 2013

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• Karyn Baioni; Matthew Gneuhs; Laura Dickman; Karyn Weber; Margie Hueneman
PMID: 23806596DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aorn.2013.04.016

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This study involved a pediatric trauma center that conducted its first live evacuation exercise. The center in Ohio had 525 beds and over 12,000 employees. Perioperative teams, along with support staff, assessed evacuation planning in six key areas: communication, resources, security, staff roles, utilities, and patient support. They learned the importance of including surgeons in plans and improving communication between departments. Security personnel also need to help during evacuations. The exercise aimed to improve emergency readiness by testing real-life scenarios for better outcomes in future emergencies.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Trauma

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Civil Defense; Communication; Disaster Planning; Hospitals, Pediatric; Operating Rooms; Program Development; Perioperative Nursing; Safety Management

Institutions: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

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