The need for optimum production flows and responsibility for personnel, the public and the environment present pharmaceutical companies with particular challenges in crisis management quality. In addition, clinics and hospitals must draw up extensive emergency plans in preparation for internal or external disaster, to ensure that patient care and safety are guaranteed and maintained at all times.

Notification, alerting and communication in critical situations such as...

Major external emergencies with mass casualties
State of civil emergency and disaster alert
Risk of flu epidemic or virus pandemic
Internal hazard and damage situations such as fire or technical malfunction
Evacuation or clearance of the clinic or plant site
Disaster drills and test alerts

Emergencies and crises may hit companies unprepared in their most sensitive areas. Immediate ability to make decisions and take action depends on the smooth, unbroken flow of information and communication between all responsible parties. In recent years, the number of professional notification, alerting and communication solutions has risen dramatically as modern telecommunications have developed intelligent options in this field.