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FastCommand - Methodist Hospital
Welcome to the Methodist Hospital Emergency Management Site
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No current emergency situations

Click the link below to check out the June 7, 2009 newspaper article on the Methodist Hospital preparedness program and Fast Command!

Methodist Hospital Prepares for Emergencies

All nursing units should click on "STEP 2" below to report their patient census and staffing. Nursing Administration will send out messages to inform you what time to provide updates.

Click on "Step 3" to monitor or send emergency communications. Follow the links to the subject line labelled "Joint Commission," then click on "comment" to add your message or question. Please DO NOT click the "CREATE NEW TOPIC" link. We want all communications to be channeled through the "JOINT COMMISSION" chat room.
Union County personnel can use this as well to communicate to the hospital Command Center

"Doctor's Alert Phase I or II" USER INSTRUCTIONS

When a "Drs' Alert Phase I or II is announced, each department or unit must assign a designated reporter or "Sit Stat" person to monitor Fast Command and report conditions to Command Center. Immediately after signing on, "Sit Stat" person should complete the following steps:

Step 1. Click here Emergency Incident Message Form and send an initial message to Command Center reporting that unit's readiness and staffing status.

Step 2. All patient care units must report their current patient census, bed availability, and staffing by clicking here:
Report patient census, bed availability, Staffing Level

Step 3. ALL UNITS must monitor and report any significant conditions or needs using the "LIVE ACTION LOG" system. Remember to refresh your screen frequently. Access the log by clicking here: LIVE ACTION LOG

LOCAL WEATHER & ROAD INFORMATION LINKS
(note: Computer connections without full internet capabilities may not be able to access these links)

HENDERSON WEATHER & RADAR

KENTUCKY ROAD & TRAFFIC INFO

2008 Emergency Preparedness Training

Check this site regularly for information about our 2008 Emergency Management Training Programs. Our Education & Research Department is developing an exciting new program of Incident Command and Emergency Evacuation Training. The schedule will be posted here soon.

SHUTTLE SERVICE REQUEST FORM

When Phase I and II is announced use the following steps:
(Alternate Method to 3 step process described above)

USER INSTRUCTIONS
Upon being informed of a "DRS' ALERT" Phase I, Phase II, or other emergency situation, each department, unit, and Off-Site Facility must:
1 Click on "Communications" link at top of main page, then click "Emergency Incident Message Form" Fill out form, then click submit.
2. Click on the "Situation Status" heading at top of page, then click the "Patient Unit Reports" link to submit your departments patient census>
3. Click on the "Communication" link once more, click on "Live Action Logs" then log onto the Incident Message Board. For the Drill, use the "DEcember 14 Drill board.

IMPORTANT TIP: When using or monitoring the LIVE ACTION LOG screen, it is VERY important to click the "Show all messages for this topic" link at the top of the screen every 2 or 3 minutes. This will immediately update the log and bring up everyone else's messages. This log does NOT update itself automatically like many chat rooms. If you don't click this link, you may miss out on important information!

For the latest emergency information concerning Methodist Hospital, click here:LATEST EMERGENCY UPDATES

During an state of emergency, weather alert, Drs' Alert, etc., please activate this page immediately for instructions and current situation status information

Password Access
This Digital Disaster Response System is administered by the Assistant Director of Facilities Management of Methodist Hospital under the direction of the Incident Commander. The rights restricted areas of this site can only be accessed by authorized personnel. If you have lost passwords please phone 270-827-7572 or email Jack Hogan at jhogan@methodisthospital.net. In an emergency you may also call the toll free number two paragraphs above.