What type of disaster is your local hospital likely to face? Has this occurred in the past? Was the hospital prepared to respond appropriately? As a risk manager, what questions might you have about the hospital’s response plan?
Sample Solution
The type of disaster that a local hospital is likely to face can vary based on the area. Common disasters include natural disasters such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes; pandemics or infectious disease outbreaks; fires or explosions; and cyber-attacks. In recent years these events have occurred in various locations around the world.
As a risk manager it is important to assess the hospital’s response plan for each type of disaster. Questions you may have about their response plan include: How well trained are staff members? Is there an emergency plan in place? What procedures are used to notify patients/visitors of emergencies?