Demobilization, Reimbursement & Recovery Resources
A comprehensive guide outlining the process and requirements for hospitals seeking reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Alternative Care Site (ACS) program.
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What Is Disaster Recovery?
A comprehensive guide outlining the process and requirements for hospitals seeking reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Alternative Care Site (ACS) program.
Hospital Assessment and Recovery Guide
This guide is designed to help organize the initial assessment of a hospital upon return after an evacuation/closure due to an emergency event. The specific assessments are meant to be conducted by hospital staff to assess the level and locations of damage sustained by the hospital, and provide information that will be needed to create the full recovery plan. This guide will be particularly useful for assessing a hospital that has sustained significant or widespread damage.
Disaster Recovery Funding Essentials
2016 Disaster Conference
This presentation helps hospitals identify types of emergency assistance and funding interactions with commercial insurance. It also outlines the elements necessary to secure and spend federal funds for eligible purposes. The session includes details on the roles of each organization under the National Response and Recovery frameworks and the Stafford Act.
Essential Functions and Considerations for Hospital Recovery
The Essential Functions and Considerations for Hospital Recovery document was developed by the Harvard School of Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Exercise Program (HSPH-EPREP) in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) Emergency Preparedness Bureau.
Finding the Money: A Process for Cost Recovery
2021 Virtual Disaster Conference
Disasters can be costly — and navigating federal funding opportunities can be challenging. This presentation provides an overview of coordination efforts and gives hospitals best practices to ensure they make a strong case for possible funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Report: Healthy, Resilient, and Sustainable Communities After Disasters — Strategies, Opportunities, and Planning for Recovery
Post-disaster recovery presents an opportunity to improve beyond the pre-disaster status quo. While national efforts often focus on a “return to normal,” this can overlook the sub-optimal conditions that exist for many, including preventable health issues and inequitable access to services.
When does the Recovery phase of an event begin? What activities are involved in the Recovery phase of an event?
The Recovery phase begins when hospital incident command determines that the event is de-escalating or over and that some or all de-mobilization and recovery activities can be initiated.
Report: Post-Incident Recovery Considerations for Hospitals
A comprehensive guide outlining the process and requirements for hospitals seeking reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Alternative Care Site (ACS) program.
Health Care System Emergency Response and Recovery Competencies
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.