Throwback photo of disaster planning

St. Louis hospitals revise disaster planning after tornado


After a tornado in 1967, St. Louis-area hospitals revised their diaster plans, according to a Throwback Thursday article on the Hospitals & Health Networks website.

Missouri Baptist Hospital and St. John's Mercy Hospital spent 10 years developing their own disaster programs.

But after a 1967 tornado, the facilities was realized that the police, firemen and civil defense workers were better equipped to take full charge of the drill.

The new drill transported patients by helicopters, ambulances and trucks to five hospitals. 

Read the article.

 

 



March 2, 2016


Topic Area: Safety


Recent Posts

The Future of the Global Hospital Hygiene Market

A market study details the current state of the global hygiene market and the factors that are expected to make a big difference in the next decade.


Rethinking Fire Safety Inspections

Digital tools bridge the gap between growing facility complexity and workforce limitations, allowing teams to maintain the highest safety standards.


The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Officially Opens

With the new hospital comes other changes, including new street and building names on the medical campus.


Healthcare and Resilience: A Pledge for Change

Climate resilience and reducing environmental impact drive voluntary program targeting hospitals.


Texas Health Resources Announces New Hospital for North McKinney

Expected to open in 2028, the hospital will feature 60 beds initially with plans to double in capacity to accommodate for future community growth.


 
 


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.