Every organization should have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP). This should cover emergencies including an active shooter situation.
Emergencies covered include:
(1) fire
(2) blizzard
(3) tornado/hurricane
(4) active shooter
Contents:
(1) floor plans with utility shutoffs indicated
(2) emergency escape routes
(3) safe rooms
(4) emergency notification system within the facility
(5) emergency notification to first responders
(6) list of people in charge with contact information
(7) policies and procedures
(8) training materials
The plan should be tested in drills with performance reported to the administration.
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Specialty: Clinical Laboratory
