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Disaster Preparedness

CMA Announces Creation of the Medical Practice Coordination Plan to be Implemented in the event of a Wide-scale Disaster

The plan creates a vehicle for communication amongst the practices that would remain open during a disaster, as well as a mechanism for sharing of resources, information and staffing.  Those practices that would plan to remain open during a disaster are considered "designated medical offices."  During a disaster, the designated medical office contacts would be advised that the SharePoint networking website has been activated for their use.

The creation of this networking plan is the third tier of disaster preparedness work the CMA has been doing on the part of the physician practices over the past decade.  This initiative joins the other work the CMA has done including creation of the Influenza Pandemic Ghidelines for Independent Medical Practices in Central Ohio, distributed to all Franklin County physicians in 2009, and creation of the personal protective equipment (PPE) stockpile for medical practices in the event of a disaster which may cause shortages to physician practice supplies on-hand.

To participate as a "designated medical practice", or for more information, contact Francie Kaufman at (614)255-4397 or at fkaufman@goodhealthcolumbus.org.

Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Plan

We are pleased to offer this copy of the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Plan for Independent Physician Practices. While it is designed to cover the issues to be considered in a pandemic flu situation, it is a comprehensive plan that is applicable and amenable to all hazards.

Forewarned is forearmed, and it is our desire to assist you in minimizing any disruption while maximizing productivity for your practice.

We welcome your feedback. Please contact CMA Professional Relations and Community Relations Manager Francie Kaufman at fkaufman@goodhealthcolumbus.org  or by calling her at (614) 240-7410 with questions, comments or suggestions.

Click here to download the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Plan for Physician Practices