Differentiate the types of Emergencies relevant to the industry and utilization of available resources to support the emergencies.
Recognize their respective roles and responsibilities in the emergency response and/or crisis management plan including escalate/deescalate of emergencies accordingly.
Participate in organization’s emergency response and/or crises control drills/exercises, document and report incidents according to organizational procedures.
Advanced Emergency Response and Crisis Management
Overview
This module equips the potential healthcare support worker with the fundamental skills and knowledge to participate in Emergency Response and Crisis Management plans at the workplace. The module provides a supporting role in the event of an emergency or crisis in a workplace.
Course Outline
Emergency response and crisis management plans relevant to the organization
Emergency scenarios relevant to the industry
Resources required for responding to emergency scenarios
Organization’s emergency response and crisis management plans and procedures
Individual’s role and responsibilities in designated groups or stations in emergency response and/or crisis management plans
De-escalation processes for emergency and crisis situations
Respond to emergency or crisis situations in accordance with the emergency response and/or crisis management plans
Alert supervisors of potential escalation of emergency and/or crisis situations
Assist in the conduct of emergency or crisis response drills in accordance with the emergency response and/or crisis management plans
Participate in the organization’s emergency and/or crisis control exercises
Document incidents according to organizational procedures
Report incidents according to organizational procedures