Developed by ASPR TRACIE, this toolkit was developed to assist health care facility managers and emergency planners to identify issues and considerations when planning for and responding to various types of utility failures.
When a disaster strikes, access to services becomes even more critical. And yet hospital staff and emergency services providers can be victims of that same disaster. ASPR TRACIE has released an updated version of its Tips for Retaining and Caring for Staff after a Disaster to guide facility executives in assisting staff through the recovery period.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) leads the country in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from the adverse health effects of emergencies and disasters. This is accomplished by supporting the nation’s ability to withstand adversity, strengthening health and emergency response systems, and enhancing national health security.
Hancock Health presented on a cyberattack event they experienced, describing their pre-incident conditions, the timeline of the attack, and their response to the event. The session provided a legal analysis, and gave insights on how hospitals and health systems can prepare for, and lessen the likelihood of, cyberattack incidents.
Particular aspects of emergency care for children may be especially difficult for rural hospitals to meet, as they often have less access to pediatric and emergency medicine trained physicians.
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.
ASPR TRACIE’s program on the impact of radiological incidents on health and health care provides information and planning strategies related to radiological incidents.
Developed by the Institute for Crisis, Disaster and Risk Management at George Washington University, these comprehensive guidelines are specific to health care emergency management and detail the roles and responsibilities of all personnel — including health care leaders, emergency management program managers, and patient care providers — during emergency response and recovery.
2024 Disaster Conference
This presentation covers best practices for integrating information security and emergency management professionals in planning and resiliency efforts against cyber threats posed against partners in the health care sector.
2024 Disaster Conference
This session presents lessons learned from the Golden Hills Post Acute Care evacuation of 88 SNF residents and 22 sub-acute patients due to severe storm damage to their building. The session reviews how the facility coordinated with local SNFs, prioritized load leveling, and supported facilities receiving patients with Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms (MDRO’s). Learn how Sharp HealthCare’s Coronado campus, having practiced full facility evacuations, effectively received evacuees, demonstrating exceptional compassion and resourcefulness.