How to prepare your facility for a nuclear attack

Current events have brought preparations for a nuclear disaster to the forefront


While experts doubt that North Korean missiles have the ability to reach the mainland or even Hawaii for at least another two years, the prospect of a nuclear attack has become more real, according to an article on the Campus Safety website.

The most basic advice for surviving a nuclear attack is to shelter in place and get as many layers of a building between them and the outside world as possible to survive the blast and the radiation.

For healthcare campuses, the challenge begins with how to warn and educate employees, patients and visitors

As with many other types of emergencies, it’s much easier to get people to take appropriate action if they already have some idea of what to do. Hospitals should designate places on campus where people can go in case there is a nuclear attack or incident.

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February 9, 2018


Topic Area: Safety


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