At this stage of planning such possibilities have to be evaluated and expected. Counter-measures have to be prepared. 3.17 Task-Books and Checklists Planning documents are indispensable for training purposes but useless during disaster relief due to their large volume. They have to be readily available. A carefully directed training is mandatory.
Theoretical education has to be followed by periodical exercises.
Mock disasters have to be well prepared and executed without announcement. Analysis of this event led to improvements in the Hospital Disaster Plan. 3.20 Evacuation in the Hospital Evacuation in hospitals is a very demanding task. It will have to be differentiated between a total or a partial evacuation. Evacuations require serious planning and a good concept.