Hospital in Highlands to Conduct Active Shooter Emergency Response Simulation
Highland Hospital to Conduct Active Shooter Drill on May 1
Highland Hospital in Rochester, New York, will be conducting an active shooter drill on May 1, 2023, from 8 a.m. to noon. The hospital's new patient tower, scheduled to open this summer, will serve as the location for the simulation.
The safety of providers, staff, patients, their families, and the community is Highland Hospital's top priority. Practice is crucial for safety and emergency preparedness, and this drill offers a unique opportunity for the hospital and its community partners to practice responding to such a situation.
Multiple local law enforcement and emergency response agencies will participate in the drill, including the Rochester Police Department, Monroe County Sheriff's Department, New York State Police Department, Rochester Fire Department, AMR, Pittsford Ambulance, and the Monroe County Office of Emergency Management.
Construction on the new patient tower is nearly complete, but it is not yet occupied with staff and patients. The media will not have direct access to the drill within the tower, but they will be invited to view it from the Frederick Douglass Community Library, located at 971 South Avenue. The library has been designated as the media viewing location for the drill.
Representatives from Highland Hospital will be available for interviews during the drill at the Frederick Douglass Community Library. Media representatives will also have access to interviews during this time.
More details about the drill will be released in the coming days. For specific information about the drill, including the exact scenarios being simulated and the responses by agencies such as the Rochester Police Department or Monroe County Sheriff's Department, it is recommended to contact Highland Hospital, the Rochester Police Department, or the Monroe County Sheriff's Department directly or check their official communications.
During the active shooter drill at Highland Hospital on May 1, 2023, health-and-wellness advocates may discuss the importance of fitness-and-exercise during emergency situations, emphasizing the role it plays in maintaining mental and physical stability under stress. As part of the hospital's commitment to overall wellness, they may also explore strategies to integrate wellness initiatives into the emergency preparedness plan for the new patient tower, set to open this summer.
