Have parts of the form filled out ahead of time.
If your practice is an unfortunate victim to some sort of natural disaster — whether it is a simple storm causing power outages or a tornado that has done extensive damage — assessing the situation is going to be your first step to post-disaster recovery. Having a checklist like this one handy to quickly assess the damage, will speed up the process. Use this template as a basis and tailor it to your practice’s specific needs.
Tip: Fill in important information, such as utility service account numbers and data storage location contact information, ahead of time. Then, save a copy of this form somewhere offsite that is likely to be accessible if your practice is not.
Post-Disaster Impact Assessment Form
Practice:__________________________________________ Location Type:_____________________________________
Address:__________________________________________ County:__________________________________________
Contact Person Name:_______________________________ Number__________________________________________
Impact: Practice Open Practice Closed
Type of Impact:_________ Increased Patient Surge________ Power Out_____________
Water System Out ________ Foundation Damage_________ Sewage Out_________
Wall Damage__________ Mechanical Damage___________ Flooding_________________ Elevator damage
Severity of Impact: Major Minor Some Impact
1. Structure:
Fully Functional Partially Functional Non-Functional
Roof Leaking Roof Missing Windows Out Non-Intact Walls
2. Power:
Power On Power Off Generator
Time Left On Fuel Supply____________________________
HVAC Operational: Yes No
3. Water: Normal Boil Water No Water
4. Communications: Fully Functional Partially Functional Not Functional
5. Supplies: No Shortages Adequate but Limited Critical Shortage
6. Operations: Fully Functional Partially Functional Not Functional
7. Sanitation Systems: Fully Functional Partially Functional Not Functional
8. Radiation/ Oncology: Fully functional
9. Transportation to Offsite Services:
Available/Functional Not Available/Non-functional N/A
10. Evacuations Status:
â–¡ Completed
â–¡ In Process
â–¡ Planning
â–¡ Return
â–¡ Undecided
Number Evacuated:_________________________________ Destination:_______________________________________
11. Facility Needs:
â–¡ Food
â–¡ Water
â–¡ Ice
â–¡ Generator
â–¡ Generator Fuel
â–¡ Medical Assistance
â–¡ Oxygen
â–¡ Medical Equipment
â–¡ Non-Medical Equipment
â–¡ Portable Toilets
â–¡ Security
â–¡ Solution
â–¡ Transportation
â–¡ Ventilators
â–¡ Tents
â–¡ Staff: ICU Med/Surg Pediatrics Neonatal Amount needed:_____________________________
â–¡ Physicians: Type needed_______________________
â–¡ Other:______________________________________
12. Power: Company Name________________________________ Account #_____________________________________
13. Water: Company Name_________________________________ Account #_____________________________________
14. Sewer: Company Name________________________________ Account #_____________________________________
15. Offsite Data Storage: Company Name______________________________ Account #__________________________________
Partially Functional Not Functional N/A