Emergency Preparedness

Hurricane Irene 2011

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:18:06 GMT

Crisis Response Map

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:48:59 GMT

This interactive map allows you to see the track of Hurricane Irene, Red Cross National Shelter System locations, real-time USGS data and more.

Homeland Security Information Network Health and Public Health Sector Portal

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:54:45 GMT

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has activated the National Disaster Medical System and Public Health Service to provide public health and medical teams and hospital support to East Coast states in response to Hurricane Irene. Health care providers can register to join the federal Homeland Security Information Network for the Healthcare and Public Health Sector Portal, which will provide situation updates.

FEMA and NOAA Information

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:52:35 GMT

Real-Time Updates

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:45:56 GMT

2011 Hurricane Season Overview

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:56:14 GMT

American Red Cross - Hurricanes

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:11:09 GMT

National Hurricane Center

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:10:10 GMT

NAPH Members Respond to Haiti Earthquake

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:42:08 GMT

(November 2010) This Research Brief examines the response of NAPH member hospitals and health systems to the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. It highlights NAPH member efforts to provide on-site clinical services in Haiti, collect and donate critical provisions and supplies, and care for earthquake victims evacuated to the U.S. for treatment. It also includes an overview of lessons learned and recommendations that may improve the nation's response to future international incidents.

Poster: Designated Coordinators Boost Preparedness Efforts in Safety Net Hospitals - Qualitative Analysis

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:00:35 GMT

This poster, presented at the 2008 AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting, examines differences in planning strategies between public hospitals with and without a designated full-time EP coordinator.

Poster: Hospital Staffing and Surge Capacity During an Emergency Event

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:02:00 GMT

This poster, presented at the 2008 National Association of City and County Health Officials (NACCHO) Public Health Preparedness Summit, details public hospitals' surge capacity plans and innovative techniques employed by NAPH member hospitals to ensure adequate staff coverage during emergencies.

National Strategic Plan for Emergency Department Management of Outbreaks of Novel H1N1 Influenza

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:28:32 GMT

FEMA

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:19:03 GMT

The Federal Emergency Management Agency offers a range of toolkits and information.

Surge Hospitals: Providing Safe Care in Emergencies

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:34:34 GMT

Published in December 2005 by the Joint Commission, this report provides information to health care planners at the community, state and federal level about what surge hospitals are, the kind of planning they require, how they can be set up, and who should be responsible for their establishment and operation.

Rescue & Recovery Efforts: Haiti Earthquake 2010

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:58:55 GMT

NAPH Members Respond to Haiti Earthquake

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:42:08 GMT

Poster: The Safety Net's Response to the 2010 Earthquake in Haiti

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:13:22 GMT

This poster, presented at the 2010 AcademyHealth Disparities Research Interest Group Meeting, and abstract detail the relief efforts of NAPH members in response to the 2010 earthquake in Haiti.

DONATE

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:10:48 GMT

Medical Volunteers

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:52:27 GMT

The immediate and long-term health and medical needs of Haiti are currently being assessed by the United Nations and the Pan American Health Organization with the Haitian government. In the meantime, HHS has set up an email where medical professionals can send offers of volunteer medical care services. Find out more information on what to include in your email here.

Members Send Relief

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:37:52 GMT

Google Earth - Earthquake Map

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:48:54 GMT

Google Crisis Response

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:58:27 GMT

Google has created an online disaster relief support center to facilitate donations. Here you can witness the damage via Google Earth, see a list of local hospitals in need and donate to various organizations with Google Checkout.

Haiti Earthquake Incident Tracker

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:16:38 GMT

This site features tools to follow incidents and responses in real-time and to submit reports to the data tracker.

Overview

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:19:03 GMT

Tweets on Haiti Worldwide

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:49:51 GMT

Emergency Prep Video

Mon, 18 May 2009 17:54:48 GMT

Hospital Staffing and Surge Capacity During a Disaster Event

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:44:37 GMT

(May 2007) Recent disasters like the Northeast Blackout (2003) and Hurricane Katrina (2005) have given NAPH members firsthand experience activating complex surge capacity plans. This Research Brief describes key findings from NAPH's 2007-2008 emergency preparedness study, particularly focusing upon NAPH members' structural surge capacity plans, provisions for staff and their families, identifying and credentialing additional health care professionals, and emergency preparedness training strategies for hospital personnel.

The Safety Net Magazine: Emergency Preparedness - Safety Net Hospitals Ready When Disaster Strikes

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:43:43 GMT

(Summer 2007) Safety net hospitals and health systems are the essential foundation of the nations emergency health system. This magazine showcases NAPH members across the nation who stand ready when disaster strikes.

Emergency Preparedness in Public Hospitals: Complete Findings of the 2006-2007 Emergency Preparedness Study

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:44:09 GMT

(June 2007) NAPH's comprehensive emergency preparedness (EP) research study, conducted in 2006-2007, sought to: (1) determine the role of public hospitals during an emergency, and (2) identify emergency related concerns and activities at member hospitals. The study covered a broad range of topics - from communications systems to worried-well management - and is the most comprehensive work to date on safety net hospital preparedness. This monograph presents the full set of findings from this study.

Designated Coordinators Boost Preparedness Efforts at Public Hospitals

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:45:05 GMT

(October 2007) Most public hospital facilities assign disaster preparedness functions to existing staff, who take on this role in addition to their other responsibilities. However, to stay atop the ever-growing demand for disaster readiness activities, a new trend is emerging in public hospitals: the creation of a full-time, dedicated staff position with the sole responsibility of coordinating, integrating, and assessing preparedness activities for the hospital. To gain insight into this emerging trend, NPHHI conducted a telephone survey of dedicated disaster planners at NAPH facilities. This Research Brief presents findings from that survey.

Emergency Preparedness Overview

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 09:15:03 GMT