Emergency Response Planning (4 Modules)

Note: Videos D1 and D2 should be taken together and consecutively.

D1. Emergency Response: Putting it Together (30 mins)

The Challenge Developing a comprehensive Emergency Response Plan (ERP) can be complex and time consuming.
The Solution The first step is to put together a simple plan focusing on a ‘Code’ system that identifies the various types of emergency (video #1). The second step is to focuses on plan implementation through training, rehearsals and drills (video #2).
Presenter: Sean Ries, Director, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Webinar Content: The 1st video in the ERP Series outlines the key areas that must be included in your planning process: Levels of Emergency; Communications; Staff Responsibility Charts; Signage; Equipment; Contacts; Emergency Codes.

D2. Emergency Response: Training, Rehearsals & Drills (30 mins)

The Challenge Developing a comprehensive Emergency Response Plan can be complex and time consuming.
The Solution The first step is to develop a ‘Code’ system (Video #1). The second step is to focuses on plan implementation through training, rehearsals and drills (Video D2).
Presenter: Sean Ries, Director, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Video Content: The 2nd video focuses on training and the importance of Rehearsals and Mock Emergencies. Also covered is a unique ‘Audit System’ which can be used to assess emergency response skills of staff.

D3. Emergency Response Plan — Best Practices (25 mins)

The Challenge Knowing how you are doing relative to other universities.
The Solution
Develop a series of best practices that reflect the best ERP’s in Recreation.
Presenter: Sean Ries, Director, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Preview:

Video Content: This video outlines the key areas where you need to develop a series of Best Practices and “must-do’s”.

D4. Emergency Response Student Training (30 mins)

The Challenge Student Staff don’t understand the importance of Emergency Response training.
The Solution Have student staff participate in “in the moment” realistic training.
Presenters: Phil Poier and Karen Flahman, University of Regina

Preview:

Video Content: This video demonstrates a unique new training system which involves local professionals e.g. police and firefighters in providing realistic ‘in-the-moment’ training scenarios.

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