Focus: Life Safety
Central OhioTrauma System Central helps Ohio hospitals respond to potential disasters
They have plans for blizzards, tornadoes, virus outbreaks, aircraft crashes, mass killings and other calamities.
Ohio hospital executives are confident that they’re prepared to respond to whatever disasters might hit the region, according to the Columbus Dispatch website.
They do have plans for blizzards, tornadoes, virus outbreaks, airplane crashes, mass killings and other calamities.
A key piece of any effort is the Central Ohio Trauma System, a network of healthcare professionals prepared to respond to crises in the community. They’re the “go-to experts,” said Andrew Thomas, chief clinical officer at Wexner.
The group helps coordinate responses among hospitals, police and fire departments, emergency medical services and other groups.
Read the article.
October 10, 2017
Topic Area:
Safety
Recent Posts
Bacteria form biofilms in pipes from which cells can be released during sink use and spread outside the drains in droplets or as aerosols.
Plaintiffs alleged negligence in safeguarding patient data; defendants denied wrongdoing but settled to avoid litigation costs.
An investigation determined that certain data within the network was potentially copied without authorization on August 15, 2025.
Successful implementation of IPD Light can improve patient care, project outcomes and bottom lines.
It is a satellite location of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Central Florida.