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Canberra Hospital and Health Services ProcedureEmergency Response Plans – Code Brown External DisasterPurpose

The aim of this plan is to set out the arrangements that are to be adopted by the Canberra Hospital & Health Services (CHHS) in the management of a major incident or emergency in the ACT or affecting the ACT.

To provide the CHHS with guidance on how to mobilise resources in a co ordinated ‐approach to achieve: Rapid and appropriate response activation; Optimal situational care for all pre incident in patients and arriving casualties;‐ ‐ Clearly understood command and control structures; Clearly understood communication mechanisms; Clearly defined roles for all staff and partner organisations; Action cards for all staff involved; Appropriate and partner shared preparation and training;‐ Key locations and clear roles of key external agencies; Transition back to normal business with minimal disruption; Debriefing of individuals, departments and the organisation; and A formalised reporting mechanism to the Health Directorate.

The Canberra Hospital & Health Services Code Brown Emergency Management Plan aligns with the Australian Capital Territory Health Emergency Plan (HEP) and uses Australian Standard AS4083 2010 ‐ planning for emergencies‐Health care facilities as its foundation.

The CHHS Code Brown Emergency Management Plan describes how CHHS: Processes regarding notification of mass casualty/external disaster incidents; and Response and activation processes thereafter.

Scope

It is the responsibility of each staff member to make themselves familiar with the evacuation plans and assembly points for the area in which they work. Local information is provided on all evacuation plans displayed throughout your building.

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Which area in ACT Health can I contact for more information?

For further information please contact Fire Safety and Transport, Client Services, Security and Emergency on 6244 2114

How can I access the document?

Copies of all code documents pertaining to ACT Health Facilities can be found on the HealthHub: CHHS: http://acthealth/c/HealthIntranet?a=da&did=5381613&pid=1350446758 Health Directorate Non Acute Sites: http://acthealth/c/HealthIntranet?

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Search Terms

Code Brown, Disaster Management, Emergency Management, External Disaster

Disclaimer: This document has been developed by ACT Health, Canberra Hospital and Health Services specifically for its own use. Use of this document and any reliance on the information contained therein by any third party is at his or her own risk and Health Directorate assumes no responsibility whatsoever.

Date Amended Section Amended Approved ByEg: 17 August 2014 Section 1 ED/CHHSPC Chair

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