Emergency Preparedness

Appendix D – MITIGATION TOOLS

Kern Medical Emergency Preparedness

Crisis Relocation Plan (CRP) - The contingency planning designed to move populations from high hazard areas to those of lower risk and to provide for their well being (i.e., congregate care housing, feeding, fallout protection, etc.). Also frequently referred to as evacuation planning D Deceased - Fourth (last) priority in patient treatment according to the S.T.A.R.T. and other triage systems. Delayed Treatment - Second priority in patient treatment according to the S.T.A.R.T. and other triage systems. These people require aid, but injuries are less severe. A hospitalized patient may be categorized from "guarded" to "serious"; a patient requiring at least minimal hospital services. Delegation of Authority - A statement provided to the Incident Manager by the clinic Executive Director delegating authority and assigning responsibility. The Delegation of Authority can include objectives, priorities, expectations, constraints and other considerations or guidelines as needed. Disaster - A sudden calamitous emergency event bringing great damage loss or destruction. E Emergency - A condition of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property caused by such conditions as air pollution, fire, flood, hazardous material incident, storm, epidemic, riot, drought, sudden and severe energy shortage, plant or animal infestations or disease, the Governor’s warning of an earthquake or volcanic prediction, or an earthquake or other conditions, other than conditions resulting from a labor controversy. Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) - California agency responsible for coordinating the State's medical response to a disaster. Emergency Medical Services Agency, Local (LEMSA) - Local EMS agency responsible for coordinating the local response of emergency medical resources. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) - A location from which centralized emergency management can be performed. The EOC is established by the clinic to coordinate the overall organizational response and support to an emergency. Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) - The plan that each organization has and maintains for responding to hazards. Emergency Response Team (ERT) - Staff and volunteers responsible for the operational functions; such as medical, evacuation, communications, supply procurement, shelter, building assessment and mental health services. Assignments are made by determining the needs and skills of those reporting. Exercise - Maneuver or simulated emergency condition involving planning, preparation,

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