St. Francis Hospital selects new disaster management coordinator

INDIANAPOLIS – Susan Perkins, R.N., has been appointed disaster management coordinator at St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers.

In her new role, Perkins serves as liaison with St. Francis emergency room personnel, physicians, security and other departments in planning for and responding to disasters. She has previously worked at the hospital in emergency room services.

Perkins has an extensive background in public safety and health issues. She’s been affiliated with the Indiana Trauma System Advisory Task Force, Indiana Trauma Network, Indiana State Department of Health Injury Prevention Advisory Council, Indiana Emergency Nurses Association, various state and national trauma systems and Emergency Medical Services committees.

She earned her undergraduate degree in nursing from the University of Indianapolis. Perkins holds membership with the America Trauma Society, Emergency Nurses Association, and the Association of Clinical Research Professionals.