What procedures should be followed in emergency situations?

Here are some examples of emergency procedures:

If it is safe to do so, exit the building; if not, lock or barricade yourself inside a room.
Turn off lights, cover and lock any windows, and lay on the floor.
If the shooter(s) leave the area, go to a safer place, if possible.
Call 911 when it is safe to do so.

What we should do during disasters?

Take cover under a sturdy table or other pieces of furniture, and hold on until the shaking stops. Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and anything that could fall, such as lighting fixtures or furniture. Stay inside until the shaking stops, and it is safe to go outside.

Why are emergency procedures important?

Special procedures are needed for emergencies such as serious injuries, explosion, flood, poisoning, electrocution, fire, release of radioactivity and chemical spills. Quick and effective action may help to ease the situation and reduce the consequences.

What is the main objective of an emergency procedure?

An emergency plan specifies procedures for handling sudden or unexpected situations. The objective is to be prepared to: Prevent fatalities and injuries. Reduce damage to buildings, stock, and equipment.

What are the elements of emergency plan?

The four key principles of Emergency Management Plan

Preparedness: This involves preparing to handle an emergency.
Response: This is what is done during emergency.
Recovery: Includes actions taken to return to a normalcy.

What are the 6 elements of an emergency action plan?

The Joint Commission has identified a hospital emergency operation plan’s six key elements: communication, resources and assets, safety and security, staff responsibilities, utilities, and clinical and support activities.

What are the four basic principles of healthcare emergency management?

The fundamental principles of emergency management is are based on four phases – mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.