Emergency Preparedness & Incident Management Flashcards

What is the purpose of a Medical Surge Annex in an emergency operations plan?

Answer: To outline procedures for handling a large influx of casualties exceeding normal capacity

A Medical Surge Annex provides specific procedures for managing patient volumes that exceed the facility normal operating capacity during mass casualty events.

In the context of healthcare emergency management, what does COOP stand for?

Answer: Continuity of Operations Plan

COOP stands for Continuity of Operations Plan, which outlines how an organization will continue essential functions during and after a disruption.

What is the primary purpose of conducting a hot wash immediately after an emergency exercise?

Answer: To gather immediate feedback and initial impressions from participants

A hot wash is an informal debriefing held immediately after an exercise to capture initial impressions and feedback while the experience is fresh.

Which agency administers the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) that provides funding to healthcare coalitions?

Answer: ASPR (Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response)

ASPR administers the Hospital Preparedness Program, which funds healthcare coalitions to improve regional preparedness.

What is the Incident Action Plan (IAP) in emergency management?

Answer: A documented plan containing objectives, strategies, and assignments for a specific operational period

The Incident Action Plan is a written plan that documents incident objectives, strategies, tactics, and resource assignments for a specific operational period.

What does the term mutual aid agreement mean in healthcare emergency preparedness?

Answer: A pre-arranged agreement between organizations to provide assistance during emergencies

A mutual aid agreement is a pre-established arrangement between healthcare facilities or organizations to share resources, personnel, and support during emergencies.