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Empowering Nurses to Protect Themselves and Their Patients: Disaster Preparedness Through the Seasons
This webinar, part of the NICE Network series, focuses on preparing nurses for effective response during public health emergencies and natural disasters. It highlights the …
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Emergency Water Supply Planning Guide for Hospitals and Health Care Facilities English
2019
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· American Water Works Association,
· U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
This planning guide describes how hospitals and healthcare facilities can plan for emergencies when their water supply is interrupted. It explains the importance of having …
CDC Heads Up: A Fact Sheet for School Nurses
This fact sheet is designed to help school nurses: protect students from concussions and other serious brain injuries; recognize the signs of a concussion and …
Immigrant and Refugee Health: Refugee Health Domestic Guidance
This webpage provides guidance for medical screening of refugees in the United States, aiming to improve their health, prevent diseases, and introduce them to the …
Example: Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Patient Handoff between a Healthcare Facility and a Transporting Ambulance
The guidance provides a standard procedure for safely transferring patients from a healthcare facility to an ambulance. It describes steps to ensure clear communication and …
Leaving During an Emergency
This webpage provides tips for families on how to prepare for emergencies. It describes the importance of having a plan in case you need to …
Public Health Preparedness Checklist: Measles Clusters and Outbreaks
This checklist helps health departments get ready for measles outbreaks. It describes steps like reviewing emergency plans, training staff, and ensuring vaccine supplies. The checklist …
Firearm Homicides of U.S. Children Precipitated by Intimate Partner Violence: 2003–2020
This study looks at how intimate partner violence (IPV) leads to firearm deaths of children in the U.S. from 2003 to 2020. It uses data …
A Framework for Monitoring RSV Prevention Product Effectiveness in the United States
This article outlines a framework for CDC's RSV immunization effectiveness program, focusing on evaluating current immunization policy, informing future policy, boosting confidence in immunization, and …
Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Schools: An Action Guide for School and District Leaders
This action guide is designed for K-12 school leaders to help improve students' mental health. It describes six strategies: increasing mental health knowledge, promoting mindfulness, …