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Emergency Readiness
As part of America's vital health care infrastructure, hospitals play a key role in disaster readiness throughout our country. Since the terrorist attacks of September 11 and anthrax scare, hospitals have stepped up their readiness efforts in order to be better prepared in responding to not only traditional disaster threats, but an even more real potential of terrorist attacks, including the use of chemical, biological, or nuclear.
As vital community resources, hospitals must be among the best prepared, alongside police, fire, rescue, and other public safety services. As hospitals' national voice, AHA will support at the national level what our members will be working to achieve in their communities: the readiness of people and resources.
AHA News
- May 04, 2012 | FEMA reports progress in hospital preparedness
- Apr 16, 2012 | OIG recommends CMS revise nursing home preparedness requirements
- Apr 04, 2012 | HHS issues updated North American flu pandemic plan
- Mar 08, 2012 | Senate passes preparedness bill
- Feb 09, 2012 | HHS panel backs mandatory flu vaccination for health care workers
- Feb 02, 2012 | Business group supports mandatory flu vaccination for health care workers
- Jan 26, 2012 | ASPR issues hospital preparedness planning guide
- Dec 20, 2011 | Report details recent preparedness cuts by state
- Dec 19, 2011 | HHS issues draft recommendations for health care worker flu vaccination
- Dec 14, 2011 | Senate panel passes preparedness bill
Publications
- May 15, 2012 | Walking off the pounds ... right to the bank
- May 15, 2012 | Lighting It Up
- May 15, 2012 | Asset protection
- May 15, 2012 | Taking Flight
- May 15, 2012 | HHS issues updated North American flu pandemic plan
- Apr 15, 2012 | Ready to deliver?
- Apr 15, 2012 | Elder care
Recent Efforts
- Apr 23, 2012 | AHA to Sens. Harkin and Shelby Re: Prioritization of Funding that Improves Access to Quality Care
- Apr 23, 2012 | AHA to Reps. Rehberg and DeLauro Re: Prioritization of Funding that Improves Access to Quality Care
- Feb 29, 2012 | AHA to Rep. Stearns Re: AHA's Support for the Good Samaritan Health Professional Act (H.R. 3586)
- Feb 16, 2012 | AHA Comments to CMS Re: Medicaid; Disproportionate Share Hospital Payments-Uninsured Definition
- Aug 31, 2011 | National Preparedness Month Information for Hospitals about Terrorist Use of Toxins and Poisons
- Jul 22, 2011 | AHA Endorses Patient Safety Policies Requiring Influenza Vaccination of Health Care Workers
- Jul 01, 2011 | AHA to CMS Re: Influenza Vaccination Standard for Certain Participating Providers and Suppliers
- Jun 07, 2011 | Influenza Vaccination Standard: Proposed Revisions to Medicare & Medicaid CoP
- May 20, 2011 | AHA to House HHS Appropriations Subcommittee
- Apr 07, 2011 | AHA to House Members Re: AHA's Opposition to Funding Cuts to the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP)
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