Module 7

Question 1

• Describe the importance of disaster preparedness for a veterinary practice

Answer 1

• Protect employees
• OSHA requirement
• Emergency reporting procedures
• Minimize impact on business
• Save money

Question 2

• Define and describe “YOYO”

Answer 2

• Youre on your own: There are times when additional assistance is either not available, or not immediately available
• Conserve critical community resources for those with special needs or for those more severely impacted

Question 3

• Describe the four keys to emergency management

Answer 3

• Step 1: Prevention (Mitagation): Actions taken to prevent or reduce the cause, impact, and consequences of emergency
• Step 2: Preparation- Plan to save lives and property; facilitate response
• Step 3: Response- Occurs in immediate aftermath; actions taken to provide emergency assistance, save lives, minimize property damage, speed recovery
• Step 4: Recovery- Return to normalcy

Question 4

• Identify resources that can help you plan for an emergency

Answer 4

• AVMA
• Ready

Question 4

• Identify and describe the six steps to create an effective emergency/business continuity plan

Answer 4

• 1: identify risks
• 2: quantify impact
• 3: reduce risks
• 4: assess resources
• 5: develop a plan
• Test, practice, improve