Are You Doing Enough to Prevent (and Prepare Your Team to Respond to) Fires on Site?

An after-hours fire that struck St. Peter’s Urgent Care – North in Helena, MT should serve as a wake-up call for any urgent care operators who are unsure whether they’ve taken adequate preventive steps and have a plan in place in case such a disaster does occur. As reported by the Independent Record, the source of the blaze was a lithium battery that caused a printer to overheat. It tripped the alarms and sprinkler system and the fire department arrived in short order. There were no injuries, but the damage was sufficient to force the clinic to shut down until further notice. In addition to the obvious concerns for ensuring that patients can utilize the clinic’s services, the operator also has an obligation to ensure workers can count on coming to a safe environment every day. JUCM has published articles that could offer valuable insights on both points.  What Urgent Care Operators Need to Know About OSHA and Developing an Emergency Plan for Urgent Care are both available in our archive right now.