Write a commentSeptember is National Preparedness Month and staff at St. Luke Health Services, St. Francis Commons and Bishop’s Commons recently completed emergency and safety training exercises across their healthcare campus. Russell Phillips & Associates, a Rochester, N.Y.-based consulting firm with expertise in fire and disaster preparation and prevention provided the training.
The instructional curriculum for staff consisted of fire suppression and evacuation techniques, effective disaster response and a review of procedures for addressing potential emergencies that may be encountered in our area. Some of the exercises conducted were “hands-on” drills for staff, including fire suppression, bed evacuations and building evacuations.
"The safety of our residents and staff remains the most important priority at each residence on our healthcare campus," said Greg Osetek, Director of Community Relations. "Our staff emergency preparedness training includes situations that we never hope to encounter, but that we regularly practice and prepare for. Ultimately, we believe our residents and their families appreciate our diligence as an organization in this area.”
The training is just one component of staff education and exercises that takes place year-round as part of the health care providers’ effort to maintain a safe environment and prepare for any adverse circumstance or emergency.
