2023 Disaster Conference
Cyberattacks against the health sector are proliferating, causing loss of data, connectivity, operations, reputation, money, and ultimately, patient safety. Attendees will learn about the Health Sector Coordinating Council and the many free best practice and guidance publications the Council has created for scalable cybersecurity preparedness and response programs.
Adapting Care under Extreme Conditions In 2006 the American Nurses Association (ANA) embarked on a new effort to engage the nursing profession in the policy development process on a timely policy issue impacting their profession. The resulting policy document addresses topics relevant to health professionals who provide care during extreme emergencies and with scarce resources.
When the demand for healthcare services surpasses available resources, hospitals face challenging decisions. Effective resource allocation requires assessing the urgency and necessity of treatments, and hospitals may establish frameworks to prioritize patients based on factors such as the severity of their condition, the likelihood of treatment benefit, and overall public health outcomes.
Public health emergencies, natural disasters, and mass casualty events require hospitals to implement triage protocols to prioritize care based on patient severity and treatment likelihood. Hospitals must strive for equitable access, particularly for vulnerable populations, while addressing the ethical implications of resource allocation.
2021 Virtual Disaster Conference
Presented by UC Davis Health, this session offers a unique perspective to Crisis Standards of Care, offering strategies for operating with scarce resources in disaster events. Learn how this system convened a group of physicians, bio-ethicists, communications specialists, and disaster planners to work through this incredibly arduous topic.
Hospitals must have strategies in place to ensure the continuity of their operations, minimize disruptions, and manage increased patient loads in crisis situations. Hospital preparedness strengthens resilience and improves outcomes for both patients and the health care system. To support hospitals in their planning and response to disaster events, this collection of resources is organized […]
Older adults face unique challenges during disasters. Planning for their needs in a disaster event should include factors including mobility limitations, health conditions, and medication needs.
The Kidney Community Emergency Response (KCER) Coalition provides technical assistance to ESRD Networks, Medicare organizations, and other groups to ensure timely and efficient disaster preparedness, response, and recovery for the kidney community.
Parents play a crucial role in supporting their children during times of disaster. Just as they consult their child’s doctor for health issues, they can also reach out to healthcare providers, mental health professionals, or school staff for assistance and guidance in the aftermath of a disaster event. These tools, provided by the County of Los Angeles, provide guidance in (English and Spanish) for seeking psychological first aid following a disaster.
All hospitals should plan for pediatric patients arriving during a disaster. Developed and shared by the New York City of Department of Health, the following document addresses the issues surrounding pediatric emergency care during a disaster.