Prevention, preparedness, response and recovery are the four stages to deal with emergency. Out of these more focus should be on preparedness and response. Availability of plans that will be put to action in emergency condition is a must. Training and staff preparedness comes in handy. Availability of all essential supplies has to be ensured and prioritized as per the requirement. Apart from the above clear, concise and crisp communication is very vital in emergency situation. Offcourse triage system should be in place to deal with surge in patient volumes. Simultaneously there should be reassement of all the processes, supplies and workflows and restocking should be done. With above definitely patient care will be effective and efficient.

Answering the question, "What strategies have you found effective in managing healthcare emergencies?" may seem straightforward, but it becomes challenging in tough situations. Establishing protocols and providing training are essential for maintaining preparedness. It's important to ensure that all staff are well-trained in emergency protocols. Delegating tasks and supervising effectively is crucial. By assigning specific roles and responsibilities to team members, we can ensure that all critical tasks are covered. After each emergency, conducting a debrief is vital to identify what worked well and what could be improved. We should use this feedback to refine our emergency response plans.

Triage starts before reaching the hospital to correctly escort the right patient to the right facility. Each facility should be well prepared for its assigned expected role in the emergencies as per the health care authorities, this includes man power training and resources availability. Role of leadership in communication, coordination and control is essential.

When an emergency healthcare situation comes like mass casualties there is a protocol to handle the emergency patients according to their severity of illness (triage system). Always in such situations all the staff is well informed and well trained to handle the patients and related care. Establishment of clear and timely communication with the staff, patients relatives and related health care providers is the need of the hour.

Drill, drill, and drill to the point that being prepared is second nature. Unfortunately, many in healthcare don't take drills seriously until it is too late and the situation is not a drill. Most importantly, clear and direct communication diminishes chaos and eliminates rumor. Establishing an effective and efficient command and control center is predicated on making correct decisions. Always trust all points of view recognizing that good leaders become great when they surround themselves with those who can reinforce strengths and supplant weaknesses. From this educated coalition, appropriate and swift decisions can direct tasks. Be clear in distributing roles and responsibilities. Look to the military and airlines as model examples.