An Introduction to Disaster Response at SHC/LPCH

An Introduction to Disaster Response at SHC/LPCH

Objectives: At the conclusion of this module, House Staff should be able to:Identify the key immediate actions House Staff (residents and fellows) are to perform in a disasterLocate information regarding disaster response at SHC/LPCHUnderstand the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) and its role in disaster management

Your response in a disaster depends upon duty status and location:

Off-DutyAt home or Not on campusOn or Off DutyOn campus or other rotation site

House Staff rotating at SHC, LPCH or on offsite rotation will be expected to perform the following actions when a disaster occurs:Remain Safe!Address the immediate needs for the patients under your care, and discharge those that can safely leave.Physically report to the Medical Labor Pool site as follows:SITELABOR POOL LOCATIONSHC/LPCHLPCH Auditorium/SHC AtriumPalo Alto VAPhysicians CafeteriaSanta Clara Valley Med Center2nd floor Cafeteria Conference RoomKaiser, Santa ClaraLower Level CafeteriaON DUTY / ON SITEExceptions:Trauma House Staff: Roles will be assigned to you by the Trauma AttendingIf you are rotating at a different institution you will be expected to :address the immediate needs for the patients under your care at that institution, andthen report to that institutions labor pool.

ON DUTY / ON SITE

If you are off-duty and you are at home or away from campus, then you are expected to follow these actions:Remain safe and keep your family safe!Watch for text pages, emails and other communications on where and when to report and check MedHub for updates.Check in with Program Director, if at all possible.Report safely to hospital.Bring enough water and food to support yourself on duty for at least 24 hours.OFF-DUTY / AT HOMEStanford has completed extensive disaster response planning.The Hospital Incident Command System provides a flexible management structure for disaster response.The immediate guidelines for disaster response can be found on your Disaster Card (to be kept with your ID) and on the hospital intranet.