Resilient Hospitals Handbook: Strengthening Healthcare and Public Health Resilience in Advance of a Prolonged and Widespread Power Outage

• 2017

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• Charles Manto; Earl Motzer; James Terbush

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This handbook on building resilient hospitals focuses on preparedness for natural disasters and other emergencies. It outlines strategies for assessing vulnerabilities, developing emergency plans, and enhancing infrastructure to withstand various hazards. The handbook emphasizes collaboration between healthcare facilities, emergency responders, and community stakeholders to ensure effective response and recovery. It provides practical guidance on risk assessment, mitigation measures, and continuity planning to minimize disruptions to healthcare services during crises. Additionally, it highlights the importance of training, communication, and coordination to build resilience and protect both patients and healthcare workers in challenging situations.

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Focus Area: Infrastructure Failure

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Health Care Facilities, Manpower, and Services; Hospitals; Public Health; Risk Management; Emergency Service, Hospital; Resilience, Psychological; Health Information Management

Institutions: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

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