Your safety matters.
BeSafe is your go-to resource for emergency procedures and proactive tools designed to prepare
and empower every member of the Penn State Health and College of Medicine community.
Crisis Management Tools
Our crisis management quick reference pages and toolkits provide practical guidance to help staff respond urgently and effectively during emergencies.
These resources are designed to be clear, accessible, and action-oriented, ensuring teams have the information they need when it matters most.
Leadership will also have access to more resources through mySolutions.
Emergency Management Materials
Integrated Preparedness Plan
The Integrated Preparedness Plan outlines Penn State Health and the College of Medicine’s strategic approach to emergency preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation. To protect the sensitive information it contains—such as response protocols, contact details and resource plans—access is restricted to authorized personnel only, with strict confidentiality, version control and incident response measures in place. The IPP is a living document that informs the organization’s training and exercise strategy and allows for an organized approach to organizational preparedness. It’s regularly updated to reflect evolving risks and priorities, and is distributed securely to ensure it remains a trusted, resilient foundation for organizational safety.
Penn State Health Alert Information
Health Alert App Information
App Installation & Setup Guide
Member Portal Information
Emergency Action Procedures
This Emergency Action Procedures resource provides quick-reference guidance for responding to a variety of urgent situations, including fires, medical emergencies, workplace violence, suspicious activity, hazardous materials, severe weather and utility disruptions.
Designed to support staff across Penn State Health and students and faculty at the College of Medicine, these posters outline clear steps—such as evacuation, shelter-in-place, or lockdown procedures—and emphasizes calling the appropriate emergency number in critical situations.
They serve as a practical, at-a-glance tool to help employees stay prepared and act swiftly to protect themselves and others.
Hampden, Hershey, Lancaster
Holy Spirit Medical Center
Outpatient
St. Joseph Medical Center
Stress First Aid
A practical, evidence-based model that helps employees recognize and respond to signs of stress in themselves and others. By focusing on early support, peer connection and simple coping strategies, Stress First Aid promotes resilience, reduces risk of long-term stress injury and fosters a healthier workplace culture.
SupportLinc EAP
Confidential, 24/7 support to Penn State Health employees and their families. Through counseling, resources and referral services, it provides resources empowering employees to navigate personal and professional challenges with confidence.