How to Streamline and Implement Enterprise-Level Emergency Plans
Enterprise-level emergency management requires standardization of local, regional, and company-wide preparedness and response plans.
For Kevin Hannes, Vice President of Emergency Management at AccentCare, a delicate balance of repeatable processes and agile implementation combine to ensure staff safety and patient continuity of care.
In this episode, Kevin breaks down how to:
- Test and exercise enterprise emergency plans
- Go beyond transmitting information to achieve effective communication
- Apply the “The Seven C’s of Emergency Management” to any crisis scenario
- Excel at after-action reviews and improvement plans
The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia.
You can find this interview and many more by following The Employee Safety Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
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