Zen and the Art of Disaster Planning

2018 ◽  
pp. 214-238
Author(s):  
Alison Verplaetse ◽  
Paul Mascareñas ◽  
Kimberly O'Neill
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Zen Buddhism ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Disaster Planning ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Disaster Plan ◽  
Parent Institution ◽  
Institutional Communication ◽  
The Many

This chapter outlines the process through which an original disaster preparedness and recovery plan document was created at a mid-sized academic library with no dedicated preservation staff. A particular emphasis is placed on collaboration and advocacy with the library's parent institution in the formulation of the disaster plan, including the many challenges that arise when institutional communication is flawed and support for the library's goals is lacking. This chapter utilizes concepts adapted from Zen Buddhism to illustratively describe the ways in which the numerous pitfalls and challenges faced through the disaster-planning process were overcome. Taking lessons learned from one library's experience, recommendations are offered for garnering support and successfully completing a disaster plan document amid various pitfalls and constraints. This chapter is aimed at an audience of library professionals and cultural collections stakeholders in need of disaster preparedness documentation but who do not possess the requisite expertise and experience in writing such policies.

Zen and the Art of Disaster Planning

2016 ◽  
pp. 96-119
Author(s):  
Alison Verplaetse ◽  
Paul Mascareñas ◽  
Kimberly O'Neill
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Zen Buddhism ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Disaster Planning ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Disaster Plan ◽  
Parent Institution ◽  
Institutional Communication ◽  
The Many

This chapter outlines the process through which an original disaster preparedness and recovery plan document was created at a mid-sized academic library with no dedicated preservation staff. A particular emphasis is placed on collaboration and advocacy with the library's parent institution in the formulation of the disaster plan, including the many challenges that arise when institutional communication is flawed and support for the library's goals is lacking. This chapter utilizes concepts adapted from Zen Buddhism to illustratively describe the ways in which the numerous pitfalls and challenges faced through the disaster-planning process were overcome. Taking lessons learned from one library's experience, recommendations are offered for garnering support and successfully completing a disaster plan document amid various pitfalls and constraints. This chapter is aimed at an audience of library professionals and cultural collections stakeholders in need of disaster preparedness documentation but who do not possess the requisite expertise and experience in writing such policies.

The Physician's Role In Canada's Disaster Response System

1999 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 48-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunil Sookram ◽  
Garnet Cummings
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Response ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Disaster Planning ◽  
Disaster Plan ◽  
Physician’S Role ◽  
Response System ◽  
Integral Role ◽  
Physician's Role ◽  
Do So

AbstractThe most recent tragedy in Manitoba illustrates that disasters can strike any community. Within Canada, a tiered disaster response system exists. Even though physicians often play an integral role in the disaster plan, few participate in the planning process or even appreciate their potential role in the event a disaster should occur. Physician involvement would guarantee health matters be appropriately addressed resulting in reduced mortality and decreased morbidity. There are ample opportunities to become involved in disaster planning and response at all levels government. The objective of this paper to inform physicians about the disaste planning infrastructure that exists in Canada, show them where they may get involved, and urge them to do so.

scholarly journals Collaborative Project Development in the Creation of an Interdepartmental Digitization Workflow

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 60-66
Author(s):  
Valerie Prilop ◽  
R. Niccole Westbrook ◽  
Elizabeth German
Keyword(s):  
Planning Process ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Project Development ◽  
Collaborative Project ◽  
Large Organization ◽  
Large Size ◽  
Planning Technique ◽  
System Project

Creating workflows that involve the work of multiple departments within a large organization can be challenging, especially when the procedure itself is complex and involves a number of stakeholders. This paper describes and evaluates a collaborative project to develop an interdepartmental workflow for the digitization of unique library materials in a mid-sized academic library. The project includes an automated project management and materials tracking system. Project development involved three separate departments with different reporting channels. In order to navigate this difficulty and manage the large size of the project, a visual planning technique that included graphical representations of current and proposed workflows, as well as implementation timelines, was used. This visual planning technique allowed the project team to clearly organize their thoughts and plans and proved helpful in soliciting buy-in from stakeholders. The paper will outline the collaborative planning process, addressing the rewards and challenges of tackling such a project within a large organization, and present lessons learned for others attempting similar endeavors.

scholarly journals (A108) Hospital Disaster Planning: The Structured Approach

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S1) ◽  
pp. s30-s30
Author(s):  
G.E.A. Khalifa
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Preparedness ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Emergency Services ◽  
Disaster Planning ◽  
Mass Casualty Incident ◽  
Mass Casualty ◽  
Disaster Plan ◽  
Preparedness Plan ◽  
Hospital Disaster Preparedness

BackgroundDisasters and incidents with hundreds, thousands, or tens of thousands of casualties are not generally addressed in hospital disaster plans. Nevertheless, they may occur, and recent disasters around the globe suggest that it would be prudent for hospitals to improve their preparedness for a mass casualty incident. Disaster, large or small, natural or man-made can strike in many ways and can put the hospital services in danger. Hospitals, because of their emergency services and 24 hour a day operation, will be seen by the public as a vital resource for diagnosis, treatment, and follow up for both physical and psychological care.ObjectivesDevelop a hospital-based disaster and emergency preparedness plan. Consider how a disaster may pose various challenges to hospital disaster response. Formulate a disaster plan for different medical facility response. Assess the need for further changes in existing plans.MethodsThe author uses literature review and his own experience to develop step-by-step logistic approach to hospital disaster planning. The author presents a model for hospital disaster preparedness that produces a living document that contains guidelines for review, testing, education, training and update. The model provides the method to develop the base plan, functional annexes and hazard specific annexes.

Hospital Disaster Planning in the Western Cape, South Africa

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 283-288 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melanie Stander ◽  
Lee Alan Wallis ◽  
Wayne Patrick Smith
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Disaster Planning ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Expert Committee ◽  
Western Cape ◽  
Research Committee ◽  
World Cup ◽  
Disaster Plan

AbstractIntroduction: The aim of this study was to describe the current state of disaster preparedness in hospitals in the public sector in the Western Cape, South Africa with the advent of the FIFA 2010 Soccer World Cup. The objectives included the completion of a self-reported assessment of readiness at all Western Cape public sector hospitals, to identify best practice and shortfalls in these facilities, as well as putting forward recommendations for improving disaster preparedness at these hospitals.Methods: The National Department of Health, as part of the planning for the FIFA 2010 World Cup, appointed an expert committee to coordinate improvements in disaster medicine throughout the country. This workgroup developed a Self Reported Hospital Assessment Questionnaire, which was sent to all hospitals across the country. Data only were collected from public hospitals in the Western Cape and entered onto a purpose-built database. Basic descriptive statistics were calculated. Ethical approval was obtained from the Health Sciences Faculty Research Committee of the University of Cape Town.Results: Twenty-seven of the 41 (68%) public hospitals provided completed data on disaster planning. The study was able to ascertain what infrastructure is available and what planning already has been implemented at these institutions.Recommendations: Most hospitals in the Western Cape have a disaster plan for their facility. Certain areas need more focus and attention; these include: (1) increasing collaborative partnerships; (2) improving HAZMAT response resources; (3) specific plans for vulnerable populations; (4) contingency plans for communication failure; (5) visitor, media and VIP dedicated areas and personnel; (6) evacuation and surge capacity plans; and (7) increased attention to training and disaster plan exercises.

scholarly journals Neat but not gaudy: planning and creating an electronic induction tutorial at the University of Bath

2009 ◽  
Vol 28 (89) ◽  
pp. 45-49
Author(s):  
Katy Jordan ◽  
Ian Badger
Keyword(s):  
Planning Process ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Academic Environment ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Parent Institution ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The University

A team of staff at the University of Bath Library and Learning Centre has developed a web-based e-learning package for library induction. This article charts the whole planning process, setting it within context of e-learning developments at the parent institution and throughout the wider academic environment. It shows how input from academic staff and librarians have shaped the content of the induction tutorial, while its structure and presentation was inspired by examples of good practice elsewhere in the academic library world.

Safety Doesn't Happen by Accident

2016 ◽  
pp. 184-206
Author(s):  
Miranda L. Nixon
Keyword(s):  
Planning Process ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Personal Safety ◽  
Disaster Plan ◽  
Library System ◽  
Safety Concerns ◽  
Emergency Situations ◽  
University Library ◽  
The University

In the spring of 2012, events on the University of Pittsburgh's campus in Oakland prompted concerns about personal safety and the disaster plan for the library system. These disquieting events, coupled with the need to re-write the outdated ULS disaster plan, hastened planning efforts that had begun that very spring. Through discussion of the re-writing of the disaster plan for the University of Pittsburgh's University Library System (ULS), this chapter will educate readers on library safety concerns and potential resources that can be explored and built upon to better prepare for disasters and emergency situations. The lessons learned from this planning process will likely mirror situations other libraries find themselves in and offer guidance on where to turn and how to educate staff.

scholarly journals Planning for the Use of Imaging in Mass Casualty Incidents

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (s1) ◽  
pp. s159-s159
Author(s):  
Deborah Starkey ◽  
Denise Elliott
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Disaster Planning ◽  
Mass Casualty Incident ◽  
Mass Casualty ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Mass Casualty Incidents ◽  
Challenging Situation ◽  
Mass Fatality Incidents ◽  
Forensic Radiography ◽  
Mass Fatality

Introduction:A mass casualty incident presents a challenging situation in any health care setting. The value of preparation and planning for mass casualty incidents has been widely reported in the literature. The benefit of imaging, in particular, forensic radiography, in these situations is also reported. Despite this, the inclusion of detailed planning on the use of forensic radiography is an observed gap in disaster preparedness documentation.Aim:To identify the role of forensic radiography in mass casualty incidents and to explore the degree of inclusion of forensic radiography in publicly available disaster planning documents.Methods:An extended literature review was undertaken to identify examples of forensic radiography in mass casualty incidents, and to determine the degree of inclusion of forensic radiography in publicly available disaster planning documents. Where included, the activity undertaken by forensic radiography was reviewed in relation to the detail of the planning information.Results:Limited results were identified of disaster planning documents containing detail of the role or planned activity for forensic radiography.Discussion:While published accounts of situation debriefing and lessons learned from past mass casualty incidents provide evidence for integration into future planning activities, limited reports were identified with the inclusion of forensic radiography. This presentation provides an overview of the roles of forensic radiography in mass casualty incidents. The specific inclusion of planning for the use of imaging in mass fatality incidents is recommended.

scholarly journals A Comprehensive Coalition Based Regional Approach to Pediatric Disaster Planning

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (s1) ◽  
pp. s58-s58
Author(s):  
Michael Frogel ◽  
Arthur Cooper ◽  
George Foltin
Keyword(s):  
Special Needs ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Disaster Planning ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Urgent Care ◽  
Team Approach ◽  
Disaster Plan ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Regional Approach

Introduction:Children, who comprise 25% of the US population, are frequently victims of disasters and have special needs during these events.Aim:To prepare NYC for a large-scale pediatric disaster, NYCPDC has worked with an increasing number of providers that initially included a small number of hospitals and agencies. Through a cooperative team approach, stakeholders now include public health, emergency management, and emergency medical services, 28 hospitals, community-based providers, and the Medical Reserve Corps.Methods:The NYCPDC utilized an inclusive iterative process model whereby a desired plan was achieved by stakeholders reviewing the literature and current practice through discussion and consensus building. NYCPDC used this model in developing a comprehensive regional pediatric disaster plan.Results:The Plan included disaster scene triage (adapted for pediatric use) to transport (with prioritization) to surge and evacuation. Additionally, site-specific plans utilizing Guidelines and Templates now include Pediatric Long-Term Care Facilities, Hospital Pediatric Departments, Pediatric and Ob/Newborn/Neonatal Intensive Care Services and Outpatient/Urgent Care Centers. A force multiplier course in critical care for non-intensivists is provided. An extensive Pediatric Exercise program has been used to develop, operationalize and revise plans based on lessons learned. This includes pediatric tabletop, functional and full-scale exercises at individual hospitals leading to citywide exercises at 13 and subsequently all 28 hospitals caring for children.Discussion:The NYCPDC has comprehensively planned for the special needs of children during disasters utilizing a pediatric coalition based regional approach that matches pediatric resources to needs to provide best outcomes.The NYCPDC has responded to real-time events (H1N1, Haiti Earthquake, Superstorm Sandy, Ebola), and participated in local (NYC boroughs and executive leadership) and nationwide coalitions (National Pediatric Disaster Coalition). The NYCPDC has had the opportunity to present their Pediatric Disaster Planning and Response efforts at local, national and International conferences.

National survey of institutional pediatric disaster preparedness

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 153-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy M. Ketterhagen, MD ◽  
Deanna L. Dahl-Grove, MD ◽  
Michele R. McKee, MD
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Disaster Planning ◽  
The United States ◽  
Simulated Patients ◽  
Disaster Plan ◽  
Preparedness Plan ◽  
Healthcare Needs ◽  
Demographic Patterns ◽  
Survey Responses

Objective: Describe institutional disaster preparations focusing upon the strategies to address pediatric patients in disaster preparedness.Design: Descriptive study using survey methodology.Setting: Hospitals that provide emergency care to pediatric patients throughout the United States.Participants: Survey responses were solicited from hospital personnel that are familiar with the disaster preparedness plan at their institution.Interventions: None.Main outcome measures: Describe how pediatric patients are included in institutional disaster preparedness plans. The presence of a pediatric-specific lead, policies and procedures, and geographic/demographic patterns are also a focus.Results: The survey was distributed to 120 hospitals throughout the United States and responses were received from 29 states. Overall response rate was 58 percent, with 53 percent of the surveys fully completed. Sixty-three percent of hospitals had an individual responsible for pediatric-specific disaster planning and 78 percent specifically addressed the care of pediatric patients (16 yo) in their disaster plan. The hospitals with an individual designated for pediatric disaster planning were more likely to have a disaster plan that specifically addresses the care of pediatric patients (90 percent vs 56 percent; p = 0.015), to represent children with special healthcare needs as simulated patients in disaster exercises (73 percent vs 22 percent; p = 0.003), and to include pediatric decontamination procedures in disaster exercises (78 percent vs 35 percent; p = 0.008) than hospitals without a designated pediatric disaster planner.Conclusion: The majority of hospitals surveyed incorporate pediatric patients into their disaster preparedness plan. Those hospitals with an individual designated for pediatric disaster planning were more likely to specifically address the care of pediatric patients in their institutional disaster plan.

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