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Evacuation

As time permits, and based on the complexity of the evacuation required, consideration of the following should occur:

Stop the intake of patients

  • Notify DC FEMS of need to

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  • Notify MD offices (blast fax/phone trees/pagers) that all admissions are cancelled.

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Limit visitors and access to the facility at all entry points

Accelerate discharge of patients

  • Coordinate all possible IP discharges with medical staff/Clinical Resource Management (CRM).

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  • Appoint Transport Leader (from MedSTAR Transport) to coordinate assets to assist in transport of patients out of facility and to interface with the DCEHC (if activated) for transportation issues.

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  • Consider communication to community via the media to enhance patient pick-up.

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Assess vulnerable populations

Extra care and consideration should be given to the vulnerable populations within MNRH. These include:

  • Dialysis Dependent Patients

    The dialysis unit will identify patients requiring dialysis, time/date of the last treatment provided and next anticipated treatment time/date. The medical record accompanying the patient will provide previous treatment orders.