Utility Failures in Health Care Toolkit

• 2023

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This toolkit helps health care facilities prepare for utility failures like electricity, water, and fuel outages. It describes how to assess risks, make business continuity plans, and train staff for emergencies. The toolkit also emphasizes building relationships with utility providers and community partners to ensure quick service restoration during outages. Facilities are encouraged to conduct exercises to test their emergency plans and update them based on lessons learned from past incidents. The goal is to protect patients, staff, and infrastructure by being ready for any disruptions in essential services.

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Focus Area: Infrastructure Failure

Audience: Emergency Managers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Health Facilities; Computer Security; Risk Assessment

Institutions: Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR); ASPR TRACIE

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