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Emergency Planning at Boston University Medical Center Peter Schneider Environmental Health and Safety Director Emergency Management Tools for Colleges and Universities October 30, 2003 Boston University Medical Center Boston University Medical Center
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Emergency Planning at Boston University Medical Center Peter SchneiderEnvironmental Health and Safety Director Emergency Management Tools for Colleges and Universities October 30, 2003
Boston University Medical Center • Schools of Medicine, Dental Medicine and Public Health • Boston Medical Center (BMC)…547-bed hospital • 3.5 million square foot facility, 32 buildings • Largest Level 1 Trauma Center in New England - with decon unit • BioSquare and National Biocontainment Laboratory (NBL)
Biosquare and NBL National Biocontainment Laboratory
Emergency Response and Disaster Plans • Dedicated Disaster Coordinator • Detailed Disaster Plan for 11 different hazards including bio-emergencies • Biological Emergency Plan for 5 specific Select Agents • Extensive drills and critiques • New Command Center • Lindberg-Bell Safety & Security Award
Mass Casualty Disaster Plan Phase D Plan
Command Center BUMC General Services Disaster Response Business Continuity Command & Control Center BMC Facilities BUMCC Facilities
Emergency Planning Tips • Learn from others • Mock drills are critical • Continually update and improve your plan • Extensive collaboration is key (internal and external)