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Scientists research possible spread of airborne MRSA

Scientists are researching potential pathogen transmission beyond person-to-person spread and surface contamination.

Planning keeps patients safe in the face of extreme storms

Hospitals share their emergency management plans and decision-making processes during recent record-setting hurricanes

Learning the truth about the 96-hour rule

The questions hospitals need to ask themselves when creating a site-specific preparedness plan

Understanding Health Care Compliance Handbook

Meet regulatory requirements while maximizing operational efficiency and quality of care in your health care facilities.

Extreme weather events cause more waves of patient evacuations

Hospitals around the country double down on strengthening their emergency response plans

After the emergency response is over . . .

Advice for conducting detailed analysis of emergency plans and processes through hotwashes and after-action reports

Hospitals are Always There for Patients and Communities, Including in Times of Disasters and Emergencies

When a natural disaster or emergency strikes, where is one of the first places people turn to? Their local hospital.
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Top Priority — 3 Health Care Emergency Preparedness Tips

In a recent AHA Leadership Scan panel discussion, “When Disaster Strikes: How to Maintain Continuity of Care,” leaders from Lee Health, Fort Myers, Florida, California-based Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and North American Partners in Anesthesia shared insights on building and maintaining a culture of preparedness.

After Beryl, Houston hospitals faced post-hurricane patient surge

As storms continue to pummel the Gulf Coast, hospitals in affected areas continue scale up their preparation efforts

Technical requirements for 96-hour preparedness

How health care organizations can properly prepare for the first 96 hours after an emergency event