A Critical Connection: The Water and Healthcare/Public Health Sectors

• 2022

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This tip sheet describes how water utilities and healthcare facilities must work together during emergencies to keep people safe. Hospitals need clean water for patient care, so they should plan with water providers before problems happen. They can do this by building relationships, sharing contact information, and practicing emergency drills together. It also explains the importance of clear communication about water advisories and working with poison control centers.

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Focus Area: Infrastructure Failure

Audience: Emergency Managers

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Communicable Disease Control; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Environmental Health; Hospitals; Public Health; Risk Management; Water Pollution; Water Supply; Infection Control; Advisory Committees; Drinking Water; Intersectoral Collaboration

Institutions: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

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