About Emergency Preparedness
It’s time to change the way California thinks about disaster response. The COVID-19 pandemic showed that hospitals can quickly mobilize to provide flexible approaches to patient care during a disaster. The state must draw upon these lessons to prepare differently so the next crisis will be less severe. Given California’s size and complexity, the health care disaster response system of the future must be nimble enough to respond to any catastrophe. More information on disaster response can be found on the Cal Hospital Prepare website.
CHA to Host 2023 Disaster Planning Conference Next Week
California is no stranger to disasters and over the last three years, the pandemic has taken center stage in this state and around the globe. The Oct. 3-4 2023 CHA Disaster Planning Conference will return focus to other disasters that need attention, from earthquakes and floods to violence in hospitals.
Make Plans to Attend Cybersecurity Webinar Before Disaster Planning Conference
On Sept. 21, CHA will host a webinar about how to prepare for and respond to a cybersecurity breach. This is a precursor to the 2023 Disaster Planning Conference, which features cybersecurity as a complete breakout session track.
CHA Will Host Webinar on the Future of California’s EMS System
On Sept. 11, CHA is hosting a members-only webinar with emergency medical services (EMS) partners from multiple organizations to provide an overview of the future landscape of the EMS system.
FEMA Prioritizes Funding for Immediate Disaster Relief Efforts
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued guidance announcing immediate needs funding (INF) in response to the near exhaustion of Disaster Relief Funds (DRFs) and the current disaster environment with a major fire and multiple hurricanes.
CHA Will Host Webinar on the Future of California’s EMS System
On Sept. 11, CHA is hosting a members-only webinar with emergency medical services (EMS) partners from multiple organizations to provide an overview of the future landscape of the EMS system.
Cyberattack: Preparing for and Reacting to a Breach
“Hospitals with a cybersecurity plan in place prior to an attack have a better chance at minimizing damage.” Mary Massey, CHA Vice President of Emergency Management The Internet represents one of the biggest tools hospitals utilize to function successfully. It is also one of the largest vulnerabilities. Safeguarding devices, networks, and data from cyberattacks is […]
CHA Will Host 2023 Disaster Planning Conference on Oct. 3-4
CHA will host the 2023 Disaster Planning Conference on Oct. 3-4. To help with planning for the conference, CHA referred to last year’s evaluations and answered these questions: What do disaster professionals want to hear? What do they need to know? How can we give it to them?
From Hurricanes to Earthquakes, Hospitals Stand Ready
Earlier this week, Hurricane Hilary — by then a tropical storm — struck Southern California, bringing record rainfall and widespread flooding from San Diego to Los Angeles and beyond. California hasn’t seen a tropical storm in 26 years, according to The Weather Channel.
The Future of California’s Emergency Medical Services System Webinar
Join us to hear encouraging information about the future of EMS as we work together toward shared goals for achieving excellence in emergency care across all health continuums.
The Future of California’s Emergency Medical Services System — Participant Information
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Hellen Keller CHA is bringing together EMS partners from multiple emergency services organizations to provide an overview of the future landscape of emergency medical services (EMS) in California. Liz Basnett, Director of the California Emergency Medical Services Authority, will provide a high-level overview […]