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Measuring Preparedness and Resiliency

2016 Disaster Conference

Sutter Health presented ways hospitals can objectively (and simply) communicate readiness to senior leadership by establishing benchmarks and prioritizing planning activities.

Hospital-Based Surge Management

2020 Virtual Disaster Conference

This presentation offers strategies hospital can use in taking a simplified approach to planning, engagement, and communications as they plan to manage patient surges.

CDPH Requests Emergency Contact for Health Facilities

This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued All Facilities Letter (AFL) 19-38 requesting a designated emergency contact for all health facilities, as well as a designated contact to receive AFLs. To provide information, submit it through the department’s emergency contact survey site.

What activities are required to evaluate a facility’s response to an event e.g., debriefings, evaluation and improvement plans?

The Joint Commission in EM.03.01.03 requires the deficiencies and opportunities for improvement, identified in the evaluation of all emergency response exercises be communicated to the improvement team responsible for monitoring environment of care issues. NFPA 1600 requires that procedures shall be established to take corrective action on any deficiency identified.

Patient Movement Surge Playbook

2023 Disaster Conference – Best Practice Showcase

Shared by the Alameda County Emergency Services Agency, the California Patient Movement Surge Playbook Poster outlines a framework for managing complex patient transfers and hospital capacity challenges during catastrophic events. It identifies gaps in patient movement, coordination priorities, and best practices.

Hospital Evacuations: What Happens When the Lights Go Out?

2024 Disaster Conference

This presentation focuses on the dynamics of emergency preparedness under adverse conditions, where collaboration and communication faced unique challenges within an unfamiliar setting. Gain insights into the complexities of managing power outages while ensuring the safety and well-being of all those involved and obtain lessons learned for enhancing emergency preparedness response strategies.