The University of Vermont Medical Center

Manages all hazards approach to emergency planning and response activities for all UVM Medical Center owned and leased properties.. Ensure the facility meets all standards and compliance with federal regulations related to emergency management planning, such as The Joint Commission (TJC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations and standards.. Drafts emergency preparedness plan(s) for facility, ensuring OSHA and EPA requirements, national and local fire protection codes, and industry requirements are addressed and implemented.. Oversees the operational and financial aspects of emergency preparedness and disaster management.. The scope of this position includes the UVM Medical Center (hospital occupancy), the Fanny Allen Campus (hospital occupancy), Satellite Clinics (business occupancy), and Dialysis Sites (ambulatory occupancy).

emergency preparedness manager

JOB SUMMARY:
The primary responsibilities of the UVMMC Emergency Preparedness Manager are to:
Emergency Management. Manages all hazards approach to emergency planning and response activities for all UVM Medical Center owned and leased properties. Activities include, but are not limited to, risk assessments, program and policy development, and training and exercise planning and execution.
Supports Hospital Incident Command activities in all mission areas: Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery.
Develops, distributes, and maintains emergency communication protocols and documentation, which may include emergency contact trees, emergency response hierarchy, and other records.
Develop policies and procedures that facilitate compliance and program implementation. Ensure the facility meets all standards and compliance with federal regulations related to emergency management planning, such as The Joint Commission (TJC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations and standards. Also ensure that the facility meets the Emergency Management criteria required by the hospital accreditation body.
Drafts emergency preparedness plan(s) for facility, ensuring OSHA and EPA requirements, national and local fire protection codes, and industry requirements are addressed and implemented. When applicable, submits plans to appropriate regulatory agencies in a timely manner.
Monitors and assesses work environment for situations requiring activation of emergency procedures.
Directs emergency efforts, collaborating with other departments and leadership regarding partial or complete evacuations and evacuating employees as needed or in the absence of facility manager.
Reviews emergency preparedness plans with employees and supervisors; provides updates when employee responsibilities or assigned actions change.
Develop relationships and collaborate with partners/ stakeholders, both internal and external to the organization, such as: other local hospital disaster coordinators, the area healthcare coalition, and emergency medical services, public health, fire, and law enforcement agencies.
Regularly inspects evacuation paths, ensuring exits and exit access are clear and free of obstructions.
Oversees the operational and financial aspects of emergency preparedness and disaster management.
Facilitates the formal post-event debrief process and the creation of After Actions Reports. Oversees completion of all action items identified in formal debrief process.
The scope of this position includes the UVM Medical Center (hospital occupancy), the Fanny Allen Campus (hospital occupancy), Satellite Clinics (business occupancy), and Dialysis Sites (ambulatory occupancy). However this position may act as a resource to other UVMMC Health Network locations.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional (CHEP) or Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) certification preferred
EXPERIENCE:
3-5 years emergency management experience required
Emergency management experience in a hospital setting preferred

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