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Ventilator Sharing Protocols

Ventilator-sharing protocols are essential for hospital disaster preparedness, especially during emergencies that strain critical care resources. By allowing multiple patients to share one ventilator, hospitals can extend care capacity and manage surges in respiratory support needs. These protocols help prioritize patient care ethically and equitably, maximizing survival rates even when resources are limited. Integrating ventilator-sharing into disaster plans ensures hospitals are better equipped to handle large-scale emergencies.

Managing Patients with Suspected Special Pathogens

2024 Disaster Conference

This presentation discusses the management of a patient with a special pathogen who presents to a front-line facility. The session reviews considerations for PPE selection, waste management, and enhanced infection control measures.

Ebola Preparations for Hospitals

2018 Disaster Conference

Presented by Cedars-Sinai Health, this presentation outlines the system’s preparations for Ebola response, including preparedness, collaboration, and gives an overview of Cedars-Sinai’s special pathogens program.

Guidelines for Pertussis Control in Health Care Settings

Guidelines for Pertussis Control provides comprehensive recommendations for the prevention and management of pertussis (whooping cough) in health care settings. It emphasizes the importance of vaccination, particularly in vulnerable populations such as infants and pregnant women. The document outlines strategies for outbreak management, including case identification, reporting, and contact tracing. Additionally, it discusses treatment options and the role of health care providers in educating patients about the disease. The guidelines aim to enhance public health response and reduce the incidence of pertussis through coordinated efforts across health care settings.

Mass Medical Care with Scarce Resources: Planning Toolkit

This toolkit outlines resources and models for meeting the challenges of health care organizations during disaster scenarios. These scenarios often overwhelm hospital resources, necessitating the development of preparedness and response strategies. The guide covers the importance of proactive planning, partnership-building among stakeholders, and development of scalable response plans in hospital disaster planning.

EMTALA Information for Hospitals in a Disaster Setting

Enacted by Congress in 1986, the Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA) guarantees public access to emergency services without regard to the ability to pay. Under Section 1867 of the Social Security Act, hospitals participating in Medicare and providing emergency services are mandated to conduct a medical screening examination upon request for evaluation or treatment of an emergency medical condition, including active labor, irrespective of the individual’s financial status.

Sample Visitation Restriction Signage

Posting visitation restriction signage in hospitals is crucial during pandemic events by helping to minimize the spread infection through controlling the number of individuals entering health care facilities.

Pandemic Influenza Planning for Pediatric Patients

Created by experts at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles as a deliverable for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Healthcare Facilities Emergency Care Partnership Program Grant, the Information included in this document is based on lessons-learned from the 2009 H1N1 Influenza outbreak. The information is intended to provide supplementary recommendations for pediatric pandemic influenza planning and can be used as an addendum to a larger pandemic planning document.

Toolkit: Doing Business During an Influenza Pandemic

Pandemic planning is crucial to maintain effective hospital operations — from reducing disease transmission among health care workers to cross-training staff, preparation is essential to maintaining critical operations when key personnel are unavailable. Federal agencies have provided guidance for hospitals to prepare for and respond to pandemics; this paper offers actionable steps, templates, and model policies for health care leaders to ensure the safety of their workforce and the continuity of care during health crises.