DC Hospitals Prepare for Emergencies

District hospitals recently hosted impactful emergency management trainings to strengthen staff readiness and operational coordination during high-risk incidents. Howard University Hospital conducted a patient evacuation training where staff from multiple departments practiced safely moving patients using Med Sled devices, reinforcing rapid evacuation capabilities in a controlled, hands-on environment. Sibley Memorial Hospital hosted a full-day decontamination training that combined classroom instruction with practical exercises, giving multidisciplinary staff the opportunity to perform hospital decontamination procedures and enhance preparedness for mass casualty incidents involving hazardous material exposure.