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NORTHERN COCHISE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Incident Response Guide: Earthquake


Mission
  • To provide a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors either within the hospital or while evacuating the hospital following an earthquake that impacts the structural integrity of the hospital or availability of services. To provide the continuation of care for patients, visitors, and those seeking care post-incident.

Directions
  • Read this entire response guide and review the Hospital Incident Management Team Activation Chart.
  • Use this response guide as a checklist to ensure all tasks are addressed and completed.

Objectives
  • Provide for patient care and management.
  • Provide for the safety of patients, staff, families, and visitors.
  • Provide for continuing operational status of the hospital or safe evacuation from the hospital.