The Joint Commission – November 2024
”More than ever, even in places not previously considered to be at risk, healthcare facilities must prepare for environmental disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, floods, and extreme heat; must be prepared to rapidly evacuate or shelter inplace everyone on-site — patients, healthcare workers, and others. This alert outlines steps for your healthcare organization to consider as you prepare for weather and climate-related disasters.”
Tampa General Hospital, for example, “has installed 6-inch thick metal submarine doors, with inflatable barriers to create watertight seals” in its lower floors
See the full Sentinel Event Alert from The Joint Commission here.