A crisis plan is the physical manifestation of
crisis management
Crisis management is the process by which an organization deals with a disruptive and unexpected event that threatens to harm the organization or its stakeholders. The study of crisis management originated with large-scale industrial and envir ...
with respect to the creation of a real document – digital or otherwise – outlining a personal or organizational reaction to
crisis
A crisis ( : crises; : critical) is either any event or period that will (or might) lead to an unstable and dangerous situation affecting an individual, group, or all of society. Crises are negative changes in the human or environmental affair ...
.
Examples of a crisis plan could include a map of evacuation routes, an outline of a personal wellness recovery action, a list of emergency supplies, a
CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure consisting of chest compressions often combined with artificial ventilation in an effort to manually preserve intact brain function until further measures are taken to restore sponta ...
manual or a corporate disaster contingency plan.
A crisis plan could be stored or generated in digital form and be represented through the deployment of such as a
smart phone
A smartphone is a portable computer device that combines mobile telephone and computing functions into one unit. They are distinguished from feature phones by their stronger hardware capabilities and extensive mobile operating systems, which ...
Mobile apps, app, USB key, PDF file format, or various other translations of a literal document.
Every crisis is different and individual plans vary by necessity.
Crisis plan implementation for emergency situations is assisted by modern technology. There are numerous apps available for smart phones and other mobile technology platforms that promote enhanced crisis plan implementation and situational awareness. One example is the "CPR & Choking" app for iPhone and iPad, developed in part by the University of Washington and King County Emergency medical services, EMS.
Personal crisis plan
One element of personal wellness and mental health includes the creation of a crisis plan. Development of a real crisis plan and post-crisis plan is key to the daily maintenance of the evidence-based practice of the Wellness Recovery Action Plan as referenced by the SAMHSA National Registry for Evidence-Based Programs and Practices.
Recovery from personal crisis or health crisis may be impeded by trauma (medicine), trauma, circumstance, or anxiety. An effective post-crisis plan can reduce exposure to personal risk, including the impact of substance abuse and addictions.
With respect to mental health recovery – families, service providers and others can help develop crisis plans that form an effective and enforceable legal document that can be used in times when a person is unwell.
Mental health 'crisis cards'
Those involved with mental health care have developed so-called 'crisis cards' which may be used in the event of a mental health crisis. These cards may be used to present to friends, health care workers, police or strangers should an emergency ever arise and an individual becomes unwell.
"Creating a crisis card (PDF)"
"CAMH: Crisis cards", Centre For Addiction & Mental Health
Organizational crisis plan
One example of a component of an organizational crisis plan is the Material Safety Data Sheet, which provides guidance and standards for the handling of hazardous and unsafe materials. These documents are a key element of occupational safety and health.
Disclosing crisis online
There are many complicated elements concerning privacy when discussing the disclosure of personal information online. This is only made more so during times a person is pushed into crisis. Given the nature and confusion of those in a crisis state, developing and maintaining a crisis plan that includes provisions dealing with online privacy is crucial.
See also
* Emergency
* Disaster
* Health crisis
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