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Weather Emergency Declaration (See CUHC Policy 8.610) 1. Provide for the safety of patients, staff, families, and visitors 2. Initiate CUHC system-wide protective actions 3. Provide patient care and management If On-duty remain at post/assignment until relieved If Off-Duty call into Unit/Department with availability Report to Supervisor/Manager/Director any unmet needs Supervisor/Manager/Director to report unit's unmet needs to the IMT Utilize Unit/Department Business Continuity Plan Operate to best advantage until Update from IMT provided  If Tornado Warning is issued and/or conditions/time warrants/allow have Ambulatory Patients move to interior hallway and provide cover with pillow/s and blanket. If Tornado Warning is issued and/or conditions/time warrants/allow close all windows, close curtains/blinds, move beds away from exterior windows and provide cover with pillow/s and blanket. The Alpha, Beta or Gamma "All Hazards" Team may be activated for this event. If activated Team/s to report to D-407 (Professional Development/Nursing Education Classroom) for their brief.Click here to report Damage or Utility Outage at a Cooper University Health Care location Click here to view our most recent Situation Report/Situation Status (SITREP/SITSTAT). Click on the below links to access its' content: Family/Personal Tropical Storm/Hurricane Preparedness Family/Personal Tornado Preparedness CUHC Severe Weather Response Plan |
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