When Disaster Strikes

This book is a working guide for the Healthcare Emergency Management professional. It takes the reader on a journey through the intricacies of healthcare disaster response, both from the community aspect as well as the facility itself. It will engage the reader to find the proper balance between preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery for their facility program. It will also illustrate how important personal contacts and networking become during an actual emergency or disaster. The path the reader takes to accomplish their goal will depend greatly on how they answer the questions posed in this text and how they act upon those responses. This book will be an invaluable resource to both the seasoned professional as well as someone just starting out in this profession..