Write a commentSeptember is National Preparedness Month and staff at St. Luke Health Services, St. Francis Commons and Bishop’s Commons recently completed annual emergency and safety training exercises across the healthcare campus.
Russell Phillips & Associates, a Rochester, N.Y.,-based consulting firm with expertise in fire and disaster preparation and prevention, provided the training.
The instructional curriculum for staff consisted of fire suppression and evacuation techniques, effective disaster response and a review of procedures for addressing potential emergencies that may be encountered in our area. Some of the exercises conducted were “hands-on” drills for staff, including fire suppression, bed evacuations and building evacuations.
"The safety of our residents and staff remains the most important priority at each and every residence on our healthcare campus," Greg Osetek, director of community relations, said. "The emergency preparedness training staff took part in covered situations that we never hope to encounter, but that we regularly practice and prepare for. Ultimately, we believe our residents and their families appreciate our diligence as an organization in this area. This training is just one piece of staff education or exercises that takes place year-round in our effort to maintain a safe environment for everyone."
