FRONT LINE STAFF TRAINING
General Emergency Preparedness for Front Line Staff
Custom designed programs to introduce staff to their roles in an
emergency; often includes training on Fire, Missing Persons, Violence,
Hazardous Materials Spills, Bomb Threats and Searches, Community
Emergencies, Evacuations, etc.
Emergency Evacuation Techniques
Practical sessions using Rescue Evacuation Dummies to teach simple
evacuation techniques to staff responsible for assisting patients /
residents in an emergency.
Fire Extinguisher Use
Classroom and practical sessions for all staff on the safe use of fire extinguishers (computerized laser system allows for indoor practical training).
Crisis Communications
Communicating with stakeholders and the media in an emergency - training for those who may be assigned the role of Public Information Officer and / or Media Spokesperson. This course has a 1 day and a 2 day option. The 2 day course includes practical scenarios in interview and scrum environments.
Spills Management
Classroom and practical sessions for response to spills, safety, cleanup, disposal, etc. Normally geared for maintenance / housekeeping staff.
Patient Decontamination
Incoming or in-house patients can become contaminated from chemical or radiological contamination - staff protection (PPE) and decontamination techniques are taught in a classroom and practical setting
