Emergency Management for Healthcare Leaders
Productivity Press (Verlag)
978-1-032-86791-5 (ISBN)
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This book provides healthcare leaders with a multifaceted approach to emergency management that encompasses prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. The book is designed to empower healthcare executives, administrators, and upcoming healthcare leaders with the knowledge, tools, and strategies necessary to navigate the complex challenges of emergency management within the healthcare environment. As healthcare leaders grapple with the unprecedented challenges of our times, this book provides a roadmap for their journey. It is a roadmap rooted in the belief that healthcare leaders hold the key to resilience and hope in moments of adversity. With limited resources in the current market on the topic of emergency management for healthcare leaders, this book will delve into the principles of disaster preparedness, risk assessment, crisis communication, resource allocation, and recovery planning. Moreover, the authors explore case studies and real-world examples to illustrate successful strategies and lessons learned from past emergencies impacting hospital operations.
Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a rising star in healthcare leadership, this guide is tailored to help build and strengthen the capacity to lead during times of crisis for any healthcare leader. The hope is that this book will serve as a beacon of knowledge and guidance, helping all healthcare leaders and the emergency managers who work alongside them to become a more effective and resilient, capable of steering an organization through challenging times with grace, precision, and compassion. Thereby playing a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and well-being of the patients, staff, and the communities they serve.
Kimberly Bailey holds a master’s degree in emergency management and Homeland Security from Arizona State University and a bachelor’s degree in English. She is a South Carolina State Certified Emergency Manager and a Certified Emergency Management Accreditation Program Assessor/Accreditation Manager, among other certifications, including former Nationally Registered Paramedic and Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator. Currently, Kimberly serves as the System Executive Director of Emergency Management for the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Health System. MUSC Health is a prominent academic medical center operating more than 1,600 beds across all hospitals and facilities. Kimberly’s role at MUSC Health involves coordinating emergency management standards, collaborating with various agencies, managing emergency operations centers, and leading projects such as the development of the High-Risk Infectious Disease Unit. Previously, she held significant roles including Academic Associate for Arizona State’s Emergency Management and Homeland Security Program, South Carolina Department of Health Emerging Infectious Disease Planner and the Bureau of Public Health Preparedness Training and Exercise Manager for the South Carolina Department of Health (formerly known as the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control). Kimberly served on the executive leadership team of the South Carolina Emergency Management Association (SCEMA), including a role as Treasurer from 2020 to 2023. In this capacity, she played a pivotal role in guiding the association's strategic direction and financial oversight. Kimberly's contributions reflect her deep commitment to advancing the field of emergency management and fostering collaborative relationships among those professionals and all stakeholders. Kimberly has contributed to numerous publications and articles on operational communications and simulation scenarios in emergency medical services. She has presented at various conferences and summits on topics related to emergency management and healthcare preparedness. Her extensive experience in emergency management and her role in shaping preparedness strategies highlight her expertise and dedication to improving healthcare emergency responses. Dr. Thomas C. Crawford is a seasoned integrated healthcare (hospitals and physician practices) executive (President/CEO/COO) and decorated collegiate educator (four excellence in teaching awards from the University of Florida) that has consistently delivered collaborative accomplishments within health systems, rural and metropolitan hospitals, and physician practices. He has a track-record of exceptional proven successes developing system‐wide strategic initiatives that contributed to enhanced market positioning, consistent bottom‐line profitability/growth, and advanced clinical and financial performance. Additionally, Dr. Crawford has consistently elevated physician and employee engagement by partnering to drive best-in-class operational efficiencies while focusing on enhancing the quality and safety of the care delivered. Lastly, Dr. Crawford’s leadership efforts have been recognized locally, regionally, and nationally via numerous awards and honors – as a Marlon Fitzwater Medallion recipient to, most recently, being named 1 of Becker’s 75 Health System COOs to Know in 2023 and 1 of 60 Academic COOs to Know in 2024.
Preface. Foreword. About the Authors. Acknowledgements. Contributor Bios. Chapter 1: The Call. Chapter 2: The Imperative of Emergency Management in Healthcare. Chapter 3: Foundations of Healthcare Emergency Management. Chapter 4: Selecting an Emergency Manager for Your Organization. Chapter 5: Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification. Chapter 6: Preparedness Planning. Chapter 7: Crisis Communication Strategies for Healthcare Leaders. Chapter 8: Resource Allocation and Management for Healthcare Facilities. Chapter 9: Recovery and Resilience in Healthcare Emergency Management. Chapter 10: Leveraging Emergency Management to Influence Other Hospital Programs. Chapter 11: Case Studies for Healthcare Emergency Management. Chapter 12: The Road Ahead: Sustainable Healthcare Emergency Management and Emerging Trends. Chapter 13: Conclusion and Call to Action. Chapter 14: Additional Resources and References
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 2.4.2025 |
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| Zusatzinfo | 2 Line drawings, black and white; 2 Halftones, black and white; 4 Illustrations, black and white |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 178 x 254 mm |
| Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Gesundheitswesen |
| Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Planung / Organisation | |
| Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Unternehmensführung / Management | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-032-86791-4 / 1032867914 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-032-86791-5 / 9781032867915 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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