An Emergency Room must prepare for many different types of critical situations
. Every person from a broken bone to a gunshot wound must be cared for at a moments notice. What happens when a water main breaks and starts flooding the operating rooms? A Disaster and Flood Response team should be on speed dial to address the crisis immediately.
A dedicated team of professionals must be assembled and on standby for when disaster strikes. One key element of the team is a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH). The CIH will assess the damage that has been inflicted by the water damage. Any affected area must be taken out and repaired. Different surface areas must be tested for toxins and hazards. Any area that experienced moisture for an extended amount of time may have mold. Once samples have been taken and results have been logged, the Certified Industrial Hygienist must oversee the reconstruction process to ensure health and safety standards are being met.
The Certified Industrial Hygienist will also work with a remediation company to handle the demolition and reconstruction of any affected areas. This team must stay in constant communication to ensure each area is being properly restored. Work must be done correctly the first time to ensure a timely repair and to avoid any unnecessary delays. Final test must be conducted to ensure a sterile environment. A report of each phase of the repair must be properly documented and compiled for records.
The key to a speedy recovery from a Disaster or Flood is the Response Team that has been assembled and ready to spring into action at a moments notice. Timing is crucial to ensure the Emergency Room can be up and running in the shortest time feasible. Click here to contact a Certified Industrial Hygienist and start the process of assembling a team you can count on. The CIH will also be able to recommend a reliable remediation company to aid in the repair process.
The Emergency Room can plan for almost any situation, the hospital should match that preparation with a plan to get the Emergency Room repaired as quickly as possible should a disaster occur. Many people count on the Emergency Room for care when moments count. A Certified Industrial Hygienist can aid in that preparation. Start the process as soon as possible to have your hospital prepared for tomorrow, by making the call to a CIH today.