Plan
The plan is based on the Health Authority BC Emergency Response Management System, and is in compliance with all applicable legislation and regulations. Where possible, it incorporates the Canadian Standards Association Z1600 standard as well as expectations required by the Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation.
The plan is designed to:
- ensure
hazard, risk and vulnerability assessments are conducted at regular
intervals to identify potential impacts that either BC Renal or its
partner facilities may experience, and to implement mitigating measures
where possible to diminish widespread dislocation of clinical services and
to support operational activities
- detail
the structures required to ensure an organized, comprehensive and
effective provincial response to any major incident or circumstance that
is, or can become, a major emergency or disaster that exceeds the
capabilities of a regional health authority response
- support
collaborative emergency management planning between BC Renal, its health
authority partners and patients to ensure an integrated and comprehensive
approach to preparedness, response, business continuity practices and
recovery.
