FACILITY ALERT: SEVERE WEATHER |
Tornado Watch indicates a Tornado is possible. Close drapes and blinds. Inform patients and visitors to move away from glass. Listen for further instructions and announcements.
Tornado Warning indicates a Tornado has been confirmed or sighted. Instruct patients how to use pillows and bed covers for protection. Inform visitors where to take safe refuge. Be prepared to move patients to an inside corridor if directed by designated leader on duty. Hurricane Watch/Warning indicates a Hurricane is possible or confirmed. Verify staffing requirements and reporting procedures with your department. Condition Snow/Ice indicates an Ice or Snow emergency is likely to occur. Verify staffing requirements and reporting procedures with your department. |