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The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.

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Healthcare System Preparedness

Contact: Florida Health

Healthcare system preparedness ensures that there is capacity and capability for provision of critical public health and medical services in order to reduce the potential for adverse health outcomes during an event.

Disaster Behavioral Health
Preparedness Library and Links
Special Needs Sheltering
Preparedness Training and Exercise
Vulnerable Populations

Resources


This section provides links to organizations and agencies who provide preparedness and response trainings and exercises.  The Exercise Resources provides links to information related to the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP).  Information includes tools and resources to meet Homeland Security exercise requirements.

Training Resources

Exercise Resources

Reports and Publications

2011 Recommended Disaster Core Competencies for Hospital Personnel—This update to the 2006 version reflects the latest in federal and state guidance. The document is designed to assist hospitals with planning for response to all hazards. It contains tools and tips for determining job specific competencies and training personnel for response. The document is formatted for double-sided printing.

  • An accompanying PowerPoint presentationText Equivalent provides an overview of the recommended competencies and how hospitals can use the information for planning and training. The PowerPoint can also be used to introduce hospital staff to core competencies and performance expectations.

 

Report on DOH Funded Hospital Disaster Exercises—2002-2010

Are you ready? Hurricane Season begins June 1. Visit www.FloridaDisaster.org for more information for hospitals and staff on creating a disaster business plan. Also, visit FloridaHealth to create your personal family emergency preparedness plan.

Resources are provided for information only. The inclusion of sites outside the Florida Department of Health does not constitute endorsement by the Florida Department of Health. The department is not responsible for content on any linked website.

*Note: This page contains materials in the Portable Document Format (PDF).  The free Adobe Reader may be required to view these files.