Emergency Readiness

Definition
Emergency readiness is the process of advance planning for unexpected disasters that may be natural or man-made to improve outcomes. The planning can be on an individual/family, business, community, state, or federal level.

 

 

 

Know emergency and contact numbers for medical care and family members. Know the address of your client and how to direct someone to your location. Develop and know the details of the Emergency Readiness home care plans that are specific to the child and family. Include a realistic evacuation plan and meeting place outside of the home. For example, if the child is on the second floor, how can you safely evacuate the child?

• Children with special health care needs are especially vulnerable in disasters and require an emergency readiness plan for the disasters that are most likely to occur.
• Know the plan for a specific child and determine if it is current and if it can reasonably be followed.
• Review the plan yearly and notify the local emergency medical services about the child and the plan.