When disaster strikes, the goal is to resume normal practice operations as quickly as possible. Use the following resources to get back on your feet.

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Disaster-Recovery Newsletter

When disaster strikes, the goal is to resume normal practice operations as quickly as possible. If damage to your clinic is severe, though, recovery can take time. In many cases, practices will need to deal with local, state, or even federal government agencies before clinics can be reopened or, in the worst case, reestablished.

The key to successfully weathering a disaster is to have a comprehensive disaster recovery plan in place; to focus first on the safety of your team members, clients, and patients; and to act quickly but steadfastly as you enact your plan.

Equipment Inventory Worksheets

Keeping track of the contents of your practice is crucial in the event that your building is damaged. Use this template to jot down everything from expensive equipment and medicines to technology and medical supplies such as bandages, syringes, and more.

Sample Emergency Action Plan

Preparation is the key to mitigating natural disaster damage. This sample plan demonstrates what should go into your clinic’s emergency preparations, and should be used as a base when creating your own plan.

Business Continuity Planning

A fire or burst water pipe can force you to shut down in an instant. Restoration can take weeks and months. How prepared would you be? Use this tool to help anticipate potential interruptions, plan your response, and establish strategies for business continuity to greatly minimize the negative impact to your practice. 

Evacuating Employees

A thoroughly developed Emergency Action Plan (EAP) can help your practice prepare for unforeseen events that can endanger the lives of you and everyone working at the practice. This issue of Safety Bulletin will help you develop, refine, and analyze your practice’s EAP.

Employment Law Considerations

One of the most important questions asked by employers is, "If my business is shut down in the aftermath of a hurricane or natural disaster, do I still have to pay my employees?" The answer depends on the status of the employee as exempt or nonexempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The Department of Labor heavily investigates wage and hour violations in the wake of a natural disaster, so compliance is essential.

Driver Safety During Natural Disasters 

Natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, tornados, winter storms, and wildfires can make driving conditions extremely dangerous, if not deadly. Whether you operate your practice out of a mobile vehicle or routinely use a vehicle to transport patients to a brick-and-mortar practice, it's crucial to be prepared for driving in the elements. Being proactive is crucial to maintaining the safety of both your vehicle and any patients you might be transporting. 

Protect What Matters Most

Make sure you have the right insurance coverages and a crisis response plan in place.

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