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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 21, 2013 | Tornado damages Oklahoma hospital
- May 21, 2013 | Foundation accepting donations for Moore hospital employees
- May 21, 2013 | Task Force recommends primary care fluoride treatment for young children
- May 20, 2013 | AHA, state groups seek additional relief for hurricane-affected hospitals
- May 14, 2013 | Reminder: Flu vaccination data due tomorrow
- May 13, 2013 | Reminder: Flu vaccination data due May 15
- May 07, 2013 | Reminder: Flu vaccination data deadline approaching
- May 06, 2013 | HHS alerts providers to potential cyber threat
- May 01, 2013 | Deadline for submitting health care worker flu vaccination data approaching
- Apr 19, 2013 | CDC highlights preparedness resources for bombing events
- May 15, 2013 | Stop spread of <em>C. difficile</em>? Methods matter, research shows
- Apr 15, 2013 | President signs Preparedness Reauthorization Act
- Apr 15, 2013 | Details count for the best emergency preparedness
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