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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
- Mar 29, 2013 | Webinar to help providers prepare for next flu season
- Mar 14, 2013 | President signs Preparedness Reauthorization Act
- Mar 07, 2013 | Human-to-human transmission of novel coronavirus reported in UK
- Mar 05, 2013 | Preparedness bill goes to president
- Feb 28, 2013 | Senate passes preparedness bill
- Feb 27, 2013 | Hurricane Sandy relief funds distributed for health care employees
- Feb 14, 2013 | Senate committee passes preparedness bill
- Jan 23, 2013 | House passes preparedness bill
- Jan 18, 2013 | CDC: Flu hospitalizations rising, especially among seniors
- Jan 17, 2013 | FDA approves flu vaccine made using novel technology
- Feb 15, 2013 | Dr. Twitter to the rescue?
Publications
Recent Efforts
- Jul 31, 2012 | AHA to Sen. Harkin Re: AHA's Suppport of S. 1855
- 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
Highlighted Resources