A Nurse Is Working with a Hospital Team to Create

A nurse is working with a hospital team to create an emergency response plan that will meet Joint Commission requirements. Which sections should be included in this plan? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

A) A method to predict when a disaster will occur through close attention to news and weather reports
B) A method to recognize that a disaster is imminent or occurring with plans to reduce the disaster's impact
C) A plan whereby policies and procedures as well as equipment and personnel are in place to handle disasters
D) Policies and procedures that operationalize actual activities during the disaster
E) Policies and procedures describing what will occur immediately after the disaster