Disaster preparation begins by recognizing potential threats and developing plans to keep people safe from those threats. This course is designed to help you and your organization prepare for potential disasters. The more prepared you are, the more you can help keep residents safe and minimize the effects of a potential disaster situation. In this course, you will learn about the emergency guidelines for potential disasters, the difference between shelter-in-place and evacuation, and items included in an emergency supply kit.
The goal of this course is to provide all staff with the essentials of disaster preparedness.
Disaster preparation begins by recognizing potential threats and developing plans to keep people safe from those threats. This course is designed to help you and your organization prepare for potential disasters. The more prepared you are, the more you can help keep residents safe and minimize the effects of a potential disaster situation. In this course, you will learn about the emergency guidelines for potential disasters, the difference between shelter-in-place and evacuation, and items included in an emergency supply kit. The goal of this course is to provide all staff with the essentials of disaster preparedness.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Preparing for Emergencies
Emergency Planning
Types of Disasters
Fires
Medical Emergencies
Tornadoes
Hurricanes
Earthquakes
Airborne Threats
Pandemic
Emergency Plan
When a Disaster Happens
Evacuation Plan
Shelter-in-Place
Emergency Supplies
Review
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
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Ron Orth obtained a nursing degree from Milwaukee Area Technical College in 1985 and a B. A. in Health Care Administration from Concordia University in 1996. Mr. Orth possesses over 30 years of nursing experience with over 20 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry. Mr. Orth has extensive experience in teaching Medicare regulations to healthcare providers both in the US and internationally. Mr. Orth is currently the Director of Curriculum Design for Post-acute Care at Relias. Ron is certified in Healthcare Compliance through the Compliance Certification Board (CCB). Ron has also successfully completed the Infection Control Officer training through the AHCA.
Disclosure: Ron Orth RN, CHC, CMAC has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
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