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An integrated system for disaster preparedness and response.

Dale L Thompson¹

¹Kaiser Permanente, San Diego, CA, USA. dale.l.thompson@kp.org

Journal of Business Continuity & Emergency Planning

|August 13, 2011

Summary

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Kaiser Permanente created a hybrid emergency system using national workgroups and command centers for coordinated, flexible disaster response. This integrated approach enhances preparedness and allows for effective management of public health threats.

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Area of Science:

Healthcare Management
Public Health Preparedness
Emergency Response Systems

Background:

The need for robust emergency preparedness in large healthcare organizations is critical.
Existing systems often lack integration and regional flexibility.
The anthrax attacks in the early 1990s highlighted the need for improved response strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe Kaiser Permanente's hybrid emergency preparedness and response system.
To highlight the benefits of integrating national workgroups with traditional command centers.
To present a scalable model for other healthcare organizations.

Main Methods:

Development of a tiered system with national 'workgroups' and physical command centers.
Workgroups draw expertise from all organizational levels and regions.
Workgroups are activated based on emerging threats, with a core clinical group meeting regularly.

Main Results:

The hybrid system provides integration and coordination across a large, dispersed organization.
It allows for regional operational flexibility while maintaining organizational consistency.
The system facilitated an effective response to the H1N1 outbreak.

Conclusions:

Kaiser Permanente's hybrid system offers a scalable and adaptable model for emergency preparedness.
The integration of expert workgroups with operational command centers enhances response capabilities.
This approach can be applied to other organizations facing similar public health challenges.