Hospitals are required to have an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) detailing plans for responding and recovering from hazards. The plan must include 6 critical elements within The Joint Commission’s Emergency Management Standards:
HICS Courses About HICS Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) is a standardized approach to incident management tailored specifically for hospitals and health care organizations. HICS provides a framework for hospitals to respond quickly and effectively to various incidents and supports hospitals in emergency management planning, response, and recovery capabilities. Key elements of HICS include: Identifying […]
Restore our purpose.
Refocus on what’s ahead.
Learn new things.
For three years, the pandemic response has taken our attention and resources. We can’t forget there are other disasters that need our focus. From earthquakes and floods to violence in our facilities, disaster teams have been prepared to care for our communities, yet we can’t forget about ourselves in the process.
“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 […]
“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 of the California EMS System Strategic Plan and how it will serve as a guide for enhancing and improving emergency medical services. Additionally, hear from the Emergency Medical Services Administrators’ and Emergency Medical Services Directors’ Associations of California and the California Ambulance Association as they highlight their respective organizations’ efforts and 2024 priorities.
Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) HICS is a hospital-specific methodology based on established incident command system (ICS) protocols. Learn how HICS assists hospitals in emergency management planning, response, and recovery — including courses, forms, and guides. HICS Forms Form 201 Form 202 Form 203 Form 204 Form 213 Form 214 Form 215A IAP Quickstart Form IAP […]
REMEMBER, RECHARGE, and RECONNECT “Learn from the past, prepare for the future, live in the present.” -Thomas Monson What health care workers experienced over the last two years will be talked about for generations to come. We suffered professional and personal losses, pushed ourselves beyond our limits, and learned more than we ever expected. Fortunately, […]
CHA, along with Brandon Castillo from Bicker, Castillo, and Fairbanks, will walk through the research that leads us toward a new concept for how to discuss the impact and benefits of passing the hospital disaster preparedness plan, commonly known as “Seismic Reform.” They will provide you with information needed to engage with legislators as we work […]
COVID-19 brought about unforeseen challenges and solutions, forever changing the face of emergency readiness. With gritty determination and endless perseverance, you demonstrated day in and day out how valuable you are to keeping our communities safe and healthy.
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Applying for FEMA Assistance Grants – Best Practices for Success
Date: April 1, 2021
Time: 9:30 – 11:00 a.m., Pacific Time
