Promoting personal safety

Task: In case of a disaster to develop a plan of action that promotes personal safety and can also be applied to
both employees and patients in ambulatory care.
Conditions: • Computer
• Clear plastic protector envelope for plan

  1. Reviewed state ( Colorado) and local recommendations for emergency preparedness.
  2. Gathered family members or other employees together to discuss a disaster plan.
  3. Listed supplies necessary for your supply kit. Allowed each person one personal item for the kit. Planned
    your needs for at least 3 days.
  4. Planned for evacuation. Identified the safest route for exit. Listed the steps to take prior to evacuation.
  5. Determined a communication or contact plan should you be separated from others during the disaster.
    Named a “neutral” person or friend in another location who can be a telephone contact.
  6. Scheduled updates to the personal safety plan at least every quarter.
  7. Made certain everyone has a copy of the plan. Posted a copy of your plan in a prominent place.

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