“Periodically, we exercise our emergency plan in order to ensure our readiness to respond,” explains George Parsley, chief executive officer for the hospital.

Presented with a surprise scenario, “Our team of physicians and hospital personnel immediately went into action,” reported Judy Roever, chief nursing officer and clinical point person for the drill. “Not knowing how many individuals may have been affected, the hospital activated its emergency protocol and was ready to handle the situation.”

Working closely with local officials, staff is able to identify areas for improvement and refinement of the plan.  Participants in Monday’s drill included Big Spring EMS, Big Spring Fire Department, Big Spring Police Department, Department of Public Safety, Howard College nursing students and the Howard County Sheriff’s Office.

“We appreciate the cooperation of all the folks who contributed to creating a realistic scenario for today’s drill,” Parsley commented.