Internal Disaster Management in Healthcare: Be Ready from Within | Healthcare Accreditation Series | Episode 8
Description
In this episode of the SMART Deep Dive Podcast, we take you behind the scenes of healthcare preparedness with a focus on Internal Disaster Management Plans (IDMP) — one of the most critical yet often overlooked components of healthcare facility safety.
From fire outbreaks to IT system failures and violent incidents, internal disasters can disrupt patient care in seconds. But with a well-structured IDMP, facilities can protect lives, ensure service continuity, and meet accreditation requirements.
🎧 Listen in as we cover:
- What qualifies as an internal disaster?
- How to build an IDMP step-by-step
- The role of FMEA in proactive risk mitigation
- Color-coded emergency protocols like Code White and Code Pink
- How to restore operations after a flood or fire
- Who’s accountable and how to measure response performance
- Tools, logistics, and internal PA systems every facility needs
Whether you’re a hospital leader, safety officer, or healthcare quality professional, this episode is your reference guide for making your organization resilient — from the inside out.
🛡️ Brought to you by SMART Management Consultancy – your partner in healthcare quality, safety, and accreditation.
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