Disaster Preparedness for Organizations
Disaster Preparedness for Organizations
- Becky S. CorbettBecky S. CorbettBSCorbett Consulting
Summary
Social workers are well trained to respond to natural and man-made disasters. They use their strengths-based perspective to assist individuals, families, organizations, and communities after a disaster. They are called on to assess the situation, provide counseling and support, and link affected individuals to resources. However, they may not think about preparing for disasters in their own organization or practice, including workplace safety. This article discusses why social workers need to create a business disaster preparedness plan, describes potential hazards, identifies workplace safety guidelines and patient safety standards, explains how to establish a disaster preparedness plan for business continuity, and examines the idea of ethical responsibility.
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Subjects
- Administration and Management
- Macro Practice
- Social Work Profession
