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Suppose a presidential candidate, an NBA point guard, or a guitarist from a famous band visits your hospital. The unexpected presence of such a high-profile guest in your hospital will surely attract a swarm of media. But does your hospital have a policy to calm the chaos and ensure that the proper information reaches only the proper channels? And does your hospital have trained staff to carry out the plan when and if it’s called into action?