Simple tabletop exercises can help individuals better plan and prepare for an emergency situation

A recent press release described that FedEx Corporation was recently recognized with the 2012 National Leadership and Partnership Award for sponsoring the development of Direct Relief’s MRC Med-Pack Program, helping to put these tools into the hands of thousands of volunteers.

Catalyzed by statistics that found incidents of workplace violence to be higher in state and local governments as opposed to private-sector organizations, the researchers determined that all federal government organizations are equally at risk for a violent incident.

Officials at the Jefferson Regional Medical Center (JRMC) in Pittsburgh recently undertook a mock disaster response scenario to test the center’s ability to provide aid to children in distress.

When a company has to throw time, energy and resources into legal fees and court time, other aspects of the operation will undoubtedly suffer.

Procuring modern technology in order to streamline core processes may, at times, be seen as an undertaking primarily deployed by large enterprises with a big staff and significant resources to throw behind tech investments.

One of the best ways for a company to learn more about the specifics of this process is by sending business officials to attend the Disaster Recovery Institute 2012 Certified Professionals Conference and Expo.

A new survey undertaken by the American Red Cross in partnership with FedEx Corporation found disaster recovery programs are largely being neglected.

According to Brent O’Bryan of AlliedBarton’s Learning & Development department, nearly two million Americans’ lives are impacted by a workplace violence incident, and that the awareness and education fostered through similar seminars can serve to lower that statistic.

Healthcare organizations would be well advised to partner with a consulting firm experienced in the disaster preparedness process