ABSTRACT
III. Disaster Preparedness A. Disaster preparedness can include simple and realistic drills. B. Remember that there is no disaster plan that ever ts perfectly;
adjustments may be needed with the nuances of each disaster. C. Disaster preparedness can be implemented even if all key players
are not present. D. Key players in disasters are the following: 1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 2. United States Department of Health and Human Services E. Since the attack on the home soil of the United States on
September 11, 2001: 1. Disaster preparedness for health care has been mandated by
the Joint Com mission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).
