Ensuring your emergency messaging system is disaster-ready

Traditional methods of communication can add to the confusion and disorganization


During an emergency, communication is critical. The method of communicating needs to disperse the message as widely as possible, in the shortest amount of time, according to an article on the FacilityCare website.

Increasingly, facilities are relying on facility-wide digital emergency messaging systems as traditional methods of emergency communications, including publicly announced code alerts, can add to the confusion and disorganization. 

Advancements in the technology surrounding electronic digital messaging allow for facility-wide displays of various sizes and configurations. They can be centrally controlled and can communicate content to as many, or as few, displays as needed, article said.

Placing these displays in common areas where they won’t be obstructed will aid in their overall visibility. 

Read the article.

 



January 20, 2015


Topic Area: Safety


Recent Posts

Backup Power: Challenges and Solutions

By ensuring reliable, resilient and cost-effective solutions, managers can meet demands of healthcare operations and safeguard patients.


West Henderson Hospital Officially Opens in Southern Nevada

The 150-bed hospital is equipped to care for patients with a variety of medical needs.


Niagra Falls Memorial Medical Center Installs Sturdy Door Locks for Wellness Center

Case study: The medical center’s head locksmith chose these locks based off their sturdiness and previous experience with them.


Watsonville Community Hospital Wrestles with IT Outage

It is unknown if the outage was caused by a cyberattack.


Blount Memorial Hospital Integrated into Prisma Health

It is the first hospital outside South Carolina to join Prisma Health.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

 
 
 
 

Healthcare Facilities Today membership includes free email newsletters from our facility-industry brands.

Facebook   Twitter   LinkedIn   Posts

Copyright © 2023 TradePress. All rights reserved.