I want to share a quote that shifted my perspective a bit: “Preparedness is not simply a hoop to jump through to satisfy the Joint Commission, or to keep the Fire Marshall off your back. It is a fundamental duty to the community, state and country. Assuming nothing will ever happen, or counting on your staff to ‘rise to the occasion’ is not a plan, and it is not preparedness.” —- Dr. Arthur Kellermann,…
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, we’ve seen that natural disasters are a serious matter. During the intense storm, emergency generators at New York University Langone Medical Center failed and all patients had to be evacuated other hospitals. Nearly 50 of the patients were described as “critical” and were being taken to the Mt. Sinai Medical Center. This kind of life-threatening situation can be avoided. It is highly recommended that a backup generator system is…
