of an active threat."
The center also took
steps to ensure indi-
vidual employees
were safe. They pur-
chased personal safe-
ty devices that let
staff members who
are working outside
normal business
hours alert others if
they need help with a
patient. They also
showed a video
describing what to do
in an active threat.
"All staff, including
providers, were man-
dated to review this
information," says Ms.
Groven.
In October 2015, the center put its knowledge to the test. TRIA held
its first active threat drill, where everyone, including nurses, assis-
tants, business managers and administrators participated. Local law
enforcement was also on hand and offered suggestions as the drill
took place. Staff tested the RUN-HIDE-FIGHT philosophy, and after-
wards everyone debriefed to discuss the good and the bad of the drill.
"Overall, the staff said they greatly benefited from the drill, and that
they felt more prepared in the event of an active threat," says Ms.
Groven. "We held a second drill in spring 2016 with even more posi-
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• GIVE ME A HAND By practicing how to lift a patient correctly, TRIA Orthopaedic
Center has dramatically reduced its number of patient handling injuries.
Lori
Groven,
RN,
MSPHN,
CIC
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