While hospital evacuation is one of the most complex logistical challenges healthcare managers can face, it is a scenario for which all NHS and private organisations must be thoroughly prepared. From fires and natural disasters to chemical leaks or terrorist attacks, events that render a hospital unsafe or uninhabitable can occur without warning. A robust hospital evacuation plan is crucial to protect patient safety while maintaining continuity of care.

Hospital evacuations must be carried out smoothly the first time. It isn’t possible to carry out a full-scale practice that sees critically ill patients and their lifesaving equipment removed from the site. Our SmartEvacuation™ System is designed to make implementation easier, quicker and more seamless, whilst improving communication, readiness, eliminating the obstacles that could expose patients and staff to danger.

So, how can the SmartEvacuation™ System assist your hospital evacuation?

1. Faster, more effective evacuations

The SmartEvacuation™ System is underpinned by best-practice workflows and protocols that have been developed through extensive research and robust testing, with insights from real-life evacuations. It provides a standardised, scalable framework for managing all aspects of a hospital  evacuation, from the initial decision to evacuate, to patient transfer. By implementing the system, you can be confident that your evacuation procedures will be more joined up and organised.

2. Enhanced continuity of care

Continuing to deliver effective medical care and treatment is a priority during an evacuation, but also one of the greatest challenges. SmartEvacuation™ clinical guidance tools, triage protocols, and patient tracking capabilities help to ensure continuity of care as patients are transferred between different sites. The patients in greatest need will be prioritised as these are the ones who are most susceptible to harm when a critical incident occurs.

3. Ease of implementation

Hospital evacuation plans must be easy to implement. Confusion, miscommunication, and panic will only make a successful outcome less likely, putting patients and staff at increased risk. The SmartEvacuation™ system simplifies evacuation procedures, clarifies staff responsibilities, and enhances communication for safer and more efficient results.

4. Bespoke training

The SmartEvacuation™ system integrates seamlessly with existing hospital evacuation plans and procedures. Its role-based checklists and simplified instructions make it easy for staff to become competent in its implementation. Our bespoke training packages are designed to meet the needs of every user and healthcare setting, increasing the speed and efficiency of an emergency evacuation.

5. Enhanced decision making and responsiveness

By breaking down complex evacuation operations into clear, manageable steps that work alongside clinical assessment tools, the system facilitates faster evaluation of critical situations and accelerated decision-making. This allows evacuations to be initiated sooner and executed more efficiently, with the needs of high-risk patient groups evaluated to protect the most vulnerable from harm. 

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To speak to an expert about your hospital evacuation plan and find out more about how the SmartEvacuation™ System could improve your emergency planning, please book a free hospital evacuation consultation with TSG Associates today.