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Emergency Preparedness

VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE

Healthcare Providers are increasingly aware of the possibilities of violence in the workplace. Several resources are available for providers and facilities.
 
Department of Homeland Security:
Ready.Gov:
OSHA.GOV:
American College of Emergency Physicians:



HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS

June 1st marks the beginning of hurricane season for the Eastern United States.

Are you ready for a Hurricane Emergency?

First assure the safety of your family and property.
  • You can better respond to a disaster if you know that your family is safe.
Have a response plan prepared for your practice.
  • When will you close and open your practice?
  • How will you coordinate staffing?
  • How will you protect your paper and electronic records?
  • Is there sufficient insurance coverage for the physical assets of the practice?
  • Is there business interruption coverage?

Register with JPAlert
  • Consider registering with the JumpStart Business Community Network to communicate with your patients in the event of an evacuation. Create a profile on https://www.jumpstartjefferson.com

Assist your patients, especially the frail, elderly, or oxygen dependent.
  • Ask them about their plans. Will they evacuate, shelter at home or need a shelter? Remind your patients to keep a two-week supply of chronic medications.

Re-entry following an Evacuation:
  • Have you obtained a reentry placard to return to your practice following a hurricane evacuation? If not, visit http://www.jumpstartjefferson.com to apply
  • If you are not expected at the hospital, consider volunteering at a special care shelter. Both Jefferson and Orleans Parish have established a Medical Reserve Core where you or members of your family or office staff can register to assist the returning population following an evacuation.
 
Contact JPMS for more information (504) 455-8282 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
CLICK HERE to visit LSMS’ Health Care Disaster Planning Website.