Emergency Preparedness

Kern Medical Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)

2.2 Emergency Operations Plan The Kern Medical Emergency Operations Plan is a ―all-hazards‖ plan that will guide Kern Medical response to any type of an incident or emergency. 2.2.1 On an annual basis, the EOP will be evaluated relative to its objectives, scope, performance, and effectiveness. This evaluation process is coordinated through the Safety Officer, in conjunction with the Emergency Management, EOC/Safety Committees, and hospital leadership. Results of this evaluation process will form the basis for future performance improvement standards, strategic goal setting, planning, and verifying the continued applicability of program objectives. The annual evaluation will include: 2.2.1.1 The continued appropriateness and relevance of program Objectives are assessed, as well as whether or not these objectives were met. 2.2.1.2 The Scope is evaluated relative to its continuing to comprise

meaningful aspects, relevant equipment, technology and systems, items that add value and elements conducive to continuous regulatory compliance. 2.2.1.3 The Performance dimensions are reviewed to evaluate expectations of performance attainment, measurement techniques, process stability and improvement efforts and outcomes, secondary to performance monitoring results. Such evaluations include the review of established performance standards and reports, hazard surveillance reports, emergency preparedness drills, process improvement projects, staff educational surveys, and staff participation. 2.2.1.4 The year is reviewed retrospectively to determine the extent to which the program was Effective in meeting the needs of the staff, members, and the organization, within the parameters of the given Scope and Objectives. This analysis includes initiatives, accomplishments, problem solving, examples and other evidence of effectiveness. 2.2.1.5 Kern Medical tests its Emergency Management and Operations Plan twice a year, either in response to an actual emergency or in a planned exercise 2.2.1.6 Kern Medical will conduct at least one exercise a year that includes an influx of actual or simulated patients. 2.2.1.7 At least one exercise a year is escalated to evaluate how effectively Kern Medical performs when it cannot be supported by the local community. 2.2.1.8 Kern Medical participates in at least one community-wide exercise a year.

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