The hospital has a communications plan that addresses how it will initiate and maintain commu...

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The hospital’s communications plan describes how it will establish and maintain communications to deliver coordinated messages and information during an emergency or disaster incident to the following individuals: - Staff and volunteers (including individuals providing care at alternate sites) - Patients and family members, including people with disabilities and other access and functional needs - Community partners (such as the fire department, emergency medical services, the police, the public health department) - Relevant authorities (federal, state, tribal, regional, and local emergency preparedness staff) - Media and other stakeholders Note: Examples of means of communication include text messaging, phone system alerts, e-mail, social media, and augmentative and alternative communication for those with difficulties communicating using speech.

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The emergency response communications plan identifies the hospital’s warning and notification alerts specific to emergency and disaster events and the procedures to follow when an emergency or disaster incident occurs.