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You are here > Home > Reading Lists & Books > Safety & Risk Management > Emergency Management Coordinator's Handbook for Hospitals Emergency Management Coordinator's Handbook for Hospitals  Mary Russell, EdD, MSN; Earl R. Williams, HSP Softcover book + bonus CD-ROM Size: 11" x 8.5" book ISBN 1601462328 978-1601462329 HCPro Inc. October 2008 Price $129.00   Change is one thing you can count on in the ever-changing role of the emergency management coordinator. Whether you are a safety officer or an emergency management coordinator, you undoubtedly feel the pressure from The Joint Commission’s revamped emergency management standards and the creation of the new “EM” chapter in 2009. Evolving hospital roles and updated Joint Commission standards mean only one thing, the role of emergency management if more important than ever. You must maintain patient and staff safety, protect your facility, and meet accreditation requirements. The Emergency Management Coordinator’s Handbook for Hospitals is an affordable, easy-to-read reference that outlines the fundamental processes of emergency management and offers strategies on how to meet the latest standards and regulations. It will help you: Build your emergency management program with a step-by-step fundamental guide Meet federal regulations and address The Joint Commission’s emphasis on emergency management standards, including the six critical areas Train and communicate with staff Develop, conduct, and evaluate drills Create guidelines for keeping patients, staff, and the public safe during an emergency Achieve administrative buy-in for your emergency management program Emergency managers know that you can’t predict the future, but you can be prepared with strategies from the field and practical tips from expert authors Mary Russell, EdD, MSN, and Earl R. Williams, HSP. The following are just a few of the tools you’ll be able to use to bolster your emergency management program: Sample Job Interview Form HICS Organizational Chart Sample Community Profile Template Hazard Vulnerability Analysis Matrix Sample Mutual Aid Policy and Procedure Sample Hospital Resource Inventory Hospital Disaster Security Assessment Tool And many more! The Emergency Management Coordinator's Handbook for Hospitals delivers the topics that are relevant to your needs as a safety professional. This book and CD-ROM set examines the growing role of the emergency management coordinator and gives you: Practical tips in an easy-to-use format Expert advice to help you achieve regulatory compliance The tools to help you build or reinforce your program Staff training strategies Tips to manage critical processes during an emergency Table of Contents Emergency Management: Guiding Authorities Roles and Responsibilities of a Hospital Emergency Management Coordinator The Core of Emergency Management Planning Communications Resources and Assets Safety and Security Staff Roles and Responsibilities Utilities Management Patient Clinical and Support Activities Performance Improvement Opportunities Who should buy? Safety officers Facilities directors Emergency management coordinators Directors of the ED Directors of nursing Vice president of operations Security directors Survey coordinators Infection control professionals Nurse managers With more than 17 years of experience, HCPro, Inc. is a leading provider of integrated information, education, training, and consulting products and services in the vital areas of healthcare regulation and compliance. The company's mission is to meet the specialized informational, advisory, and educational needs of the healthcare industry. As an acknowledged industry authority in healthcare regulation and compliance, HCPro focuses on providing its clients assistance and expertise in the areas of accreditation, medical staff affairs, credentialing, privileging, medical record management, regulatory compliance, nursing, quality/patient safety, infection control, and workplace safety.   (information provided by the publisher) You may also be interested in / The Directory of Healthcare Recruiters / Jump to a List / Health Administration & Leadership / Physician Executive, Medical Staff & Practice Management / Finance, Accounting, Economics, Billing & Reimbursement / Coding for Hospital, Physician & Clinical Services / Law, Malpractice, Ethics, Accreditation & Compliance / Quality Improvement, Outcomes & Customer Service / Risk Management, Security, Error Reduction & Patient Safety / Information Systems, Technology & Medical Records / Clinical Management & Executive Nursing / Behavioral Health, Social Work & Psychiatry Management / Human Resources, Management & Supervision / Directories, Data, Trends & Benchmarks / Software & CD-ROMs / Gift Ideas & Recommended Gifts / Journals, Magazines & Newsletters / Search for Books / Books Index / Go to / Home Page / Toolbox for Health Administrators / Bookstore