It is important for clinical engineers to address each element as it applies to their department and individual staff members.
JCAHO surveyors schedule on-site assessments and will examine how the organization develops, implements, and improves the emergency management plan.
They will examine whether a variety of possible events have been identified and addressed and whether staff members understand their roles and responsibilities.
A new emphasis on managing the logistics of critical supplies and transportation of equipment critical for the clinical engineer.