No plans for quick sand, meteors, or coffee running out
I have become rather reluctant, over time, to recommend that organizations develop too many event-specific disaster plans.
My best consultative advice is to focus on adoption and integration of an all-hazards approach to incident command (most folks seem to be going the HICS IV route). An adequately functional incident command process for your organization will serve you much better in the long run, as it is applicable regardless of the type of event.
Remember, the purpose, if you will, of an incident command structure is that you can respond appropriately to whatever emergency comes down the pike, regardless of its nature.
About the Author: Steve MacArthur is a consultant for The Greeley Company, a division of HCPro. He brings 30 years of healthcare management and consulting experience to his work with hospitals, physician offices, and ambulatory care facilities across the country. He is the author of HCPro's Hospital Safety Director's Handbook and is contributing editor for Briefings on Hospital Safety. Contact Steve at 
