• Radiologic technology · Jul 2009

    Review

    Educational program emergency planning.

    • Tammy Curtis.
    • Northwestern State University in Shreveport, Louisiana, USA.
    • Radiol Technol. 2009 Jul 1;80(6):515-22.

    BackgroundTragic university shootings have prompted administrators of higher education institutions to re-evaluate their emergency preparedness plans and take appropriate measures for preventing and responding to emergencies.ObjectiveTo review the literature and identify key components needed to prevent shootings at higher education institutions in the United States, and in particular, institutions housing radiologic science programs.MethodsTwenty-eight emergency preparedness plans were retrieved electronically and reviewed from a convenience sample of accredited radiologic science programs provided by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology Web site.ResultsThe review of the 28 emergency preparedness plans confirmed that most colleges are prepared for basic emergencies, but lack the key components needed to successfully address mass-casualty events. Only 5 (18%) of the 28 institutions addressed policies concerning school shootings.

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