Emergency Management

NEWS
The list includes ASHE's revamped HVA, which creates a more holistic and interactive approach to emergency preparedness.
CHECKLIST
Plus: ASHRAE reviews comments on proposed standard, ASPR emergency planning tool and FBI warns of cybersecurity threat.
CHECKLIST
Plus: AHA targets emergency preparedness, and CMS issues guidance on co-location and validation surveys.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERIES
At Ochsner Medical Center in Jefferson, Louisiana, preplanning and communications were key to keeping facilities up and running.
PLANNING
A four-step process for preparing health care facilities for natural and manmade threats.
CHECKLIST
Plus: CDC updates airborne transmission guidance and CMS issues nursing home visit guidance.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
A thorough analysis can help to define mission-essential services and strategies to keep them running.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
A rundown of key regulations and factors to build a solid continuity of operations plan.
COMPLIANCE + OPERATIONS
Several tools and websites exist to help hospitals develop emergency preparedness plans.
COMPLIANCE + OPERATIONS
Developing operational processes for each facility requires staff partnership and critical communication.