CHI Mercy Health Roseburg Campus to Conduct Emergency Response Drill – What to Expect
2025-06-18
KPIC
CHI Mercy Health Roseburg Campus Prepares for Emergency with Simulated Drill
Roseburg, Oregon – CHI Mercy Health is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of patients, staff, and visitors. To that end, the Roseburg campus will be conducting a comprehensive emergency response exercise on **Tuesday, June 24, 2025**. This drill is a vital part of our ongoing efforts to maintain readiness and improve our response capabilities in the face of unexpected events.
What is an Emergency Response Exercise?
An emergency response exercise is a simulated scenario designed to test and refine our hospital’s protocols and procedures for handling various emergencies, such as natural disasters, medical crises, or security threats. This isn't a real emergency; it's a carefully planned and controlled training event. The goal is to identify areas where we can improve and to ensure that everyone knows their role in an actual emergency.
Details of the Drill
The exercise will take place primarily on the **Mercy’s main campus** and is scheduled to run from approximately **9:00 a.m. to [End Time – Please Insert Here]**. During this time, you may observe increased activity, including:
* **Simulated Patient Transport:** Staff will be moving ‘patients’ (played by volunteers) throughout the hospital.
* **Emergency Vehicle Activity:** You might see ambulances and other emergency vehicles arriving and departing the campus.
* **Increased Communication:** Expect to hear more radio communication and announcements.
* **Staff Role-Playing:** Hospital staff will be actively participating in the exercise, practicing their assigned roles.
What to Expect & How it Might Affect You
While the exercise is designed to be as realistic as possible, it is crucial to understand that **no actual patients are involved**. We anticipate minimal disruption to regular hospital operations. However, visitors and patients should be aware of the increased activity and potential temporary changes in traffic flow or access points. Signage will be posted to direct individuals and minimize confusion.
We kindly request your cooperation and understanding during this important training exercise. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to approach a member of our hospital staff.
Why We Conduct These Exercises
At CHI Mercy Health, safety is our top priority. Regular emergency response exercises are essential for:
* **Testing Procedures:** Ensuring our emergency plans are effective and up-to-date.
* **Training Staff:** Providing staff with hands-on experience in responding to emergencies.
* **Identifying Weaknesses:** Pinpointing areas where our response can be improved.
* **Building Confidence:** Increasing the confidence of our staff in their ability to handle emergencies.
We are dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for everyone who visits, works, or receives care at CHI Mercy HealthRoseburg Campus. This exercise demonstrates our commitment to that goal. We appreciate your support as we work to enhance our preparedness.
