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

• Fatality Management
• FL Health Alert Network
• Florida Health Care Association Emergency Preparedness
• Florida Hospital Association
• Florida Poison Information Center Network
• Health Alert Network (CDC)
• Long Term, Acute, and Chronic Care Preparedness
• NACCHO
• Project Public Health Ready
• NIMS Implementation Guidance for the National Hospital Preparedness Program FY12
• AHA (American Hospital Association) organizational training resources
• AHA (American Hospital Association) emergency readiness resources
• CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)—Hospitals, Treatment Centers, and Public Health: Partners in Emergency Planning and Response
• FEMA Center for Domestic Preparedness
• HHS (Health and Human Services), (ASTDR) (Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry) HazMat Emergency Preparedness Training and Tools for Responders
• AHRQ (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality) Hospital Preparedness Exercises Resources—Three resources created by HHS for hospitals to use for planning emergency response exercises. The tools and best practices can assist hospital preparedness coordinators develop, conduct, and evaluate emergency exercises.
• HSEEP Exercise and Evaluation Program
• Wisconsin Department of Health Services Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)—Another example of training for hospitals on the HSEEP program.

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

• NIMS Implementation Guidance for the National Hospital Preparedness Program FY12
• AHA (American Hospital Association) organizational training resources
• AHA (American Hospital Association) emergency readiness resources
• Building Collaborative Disaster Planning Processes Between Hospitals and Emergency Management—The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and FEMA offer free online training on the development and maintenance of integrative disaster plans. Training includes information that might be helpful for new hospital emergency preparedness coordinators
• CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)—Hospitals, Treatment Centers, and Public Health: Partners in Emergency Planning and Response
• FEMA Center for Domestic Preparedness
• FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Center for Domestic Preparedness Training Course Listing for Health Care
• HHS (Health and Human Services), (ASTDR) (Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry) HazMat Emergency Preparedness Training and Tools for Responders

• AHRQ (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality) Hospital Preparedness Exercises Resources—Three resources created by HHS for hospitals to use for planning emergency response exercises. The tools and best practices can assist hospital preparedness coordinators develop, conduct, and evaluate emergency exercises
• HSEEP Exercise and Evaluation Program
• Wisconsin Department of Health Services Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)—Another example of training for hospitals on the HSEEP program

Health Preparedness Partners

This section provides links to organizations and agencies who provide preparedness and response information.

State

• Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
• Florida Agency for Health Care Administration Hospital Information
• Florida Health Care Association (Long Term Care Providers)
• Florida Hospital Association (FHA)
• Florida Hospitals and Medical Centers Listings—The Agape Center

Federal

• Agency for Health Care Research & Quality (AHRQ)—on the homepage, do a keyword search for "disaster" to find preparedness resources
• American Health Care Association
• American Hospital Association (AHA)—a keyword search for "preparedness" will bring up several useful articles and tools
• American Hospital Association—Emergency Readiness
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Emergency Preparedness and Response
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Preparedness Resources for Hospitals
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Center for Domestic Preparedness
• Health and Human Services (HHS) Hospital Preparedness Program
• National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)—Public Health Preparedness Publications

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Reports and Publications

2012 Hospital Preparedness Survey—October 2012 report provides summary information from the End-of-Year hospital survey

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 presentation—Text 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.

FDOH Hospital Preparedness Program 2002-2010—This report provides a statewide and regional overview of efforts and progress toward all hazards preparedness in the hospital setting. Data compiled for this report looks at the partnership from the statewide, regional, county, and individual hospital perspective. Information in the report can assist with future planning and preparedness activities.

Florida Hospital Preparedness Program Summary of Mid-Year and End-of-Year Surveys—September 2011 report provides summary information of Mid-Year and End-of-Year reporting for the past three grant cycles.

Report on DOH Funded Hospital Disaster Exercises—2002-2010

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