Evacuation and Emergency Response Exercises

In the event of an emergency, it is of primary importance that the patients, staff and visitors of a healthcare facility are evacuated safely and efficiently.

The emergency response and evacuation exercise (also known as an evacuation drill) is designed to evaluate staff response in the event of an emergency occurring. This exercise also ensures all employees are aware of how to respond to emergencies in a healthcare environment, their particular duties and responsibilities, along with hospital specific emergency evacuation procedures - ensuring an effective and comprehensive approach to an emergency evacuation.