Joint Commission updates emergency management info after Brussels attack

Portal now includes a new resource under the Violence/Security/Active Shooter section


After terrorist attacks in Brussels in late March, the United States Department of Homeland Security and Health and Human Services recently put out a joint resource for healthcare providers, according to the Joint Commission website.

The Joint Commission has updated its Emergency Management portal to include new information under the Violence/Security/Active Shooter section. 

Suggested actions for preparing staff in the event of an attack include:

• Reviewing security plans and conducting exercises of them regularly

• Reviewing drills for active shooter, suspicious activity reporting or counter improvised explosive device preparedness

• Ensuring emergency communications equipment is functioning properly

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April 18, 2016


Topic Area: Safety


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