And well worth the peace of mind. The community looks to its health care facilities and personnel for assistance during and after a disaster. So we at the JPS Health Network must be, and are, prepared for excessive and unusual demands on our resources. We have developed a comprehensive plan to enable us to handle multiple emergencies with the focus on meeting patient needs, protecting our employees and continuing our operations. This plan, which covers both external and internal emergencies, is tested and updated on a regular basis.
Every work unit has a full copy of the plan.
It's important that people know what they are supposed to do in an emergency. And it's important to know what to expect others to be doing. Drills are conducted throughout the year. We simulated an influx of patients into our emergency services department to test readiness. Our employees are tested annually on their understanding of the disaster plan.