Healthcare Coalition Standard Operating Procedures

SOPs can prove nsefnl and should include the EOP. Potential SOPs for the functional annexes of the EOP may inclnde the following  

Patient tracking Describes specific procedures used for tracking patients among different healthcare facilities and actions that coalition member organizations should conduct such as reporting patient lists to facilitate patient tracking. 

Public information Describes processes for coordinating the pnblic message among coalition member organizations and the relevant Tier 3 agencies. 

Volunteer management Describes how a coalition might facilitate the management of solicited and unsolicited volunteers for integration into healthcare organizations and coordinate this with Tier 3 agencies. 

Patient evacuation Most coalitions face the potential of a hazard impact that would require the evacuation of a healthcare facility. Clearly defined procednres for how the coalition might support this should be included within the context of a hazard or incident-specific annex. This material should be presented in a format that is useful during response 

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