A collection of tip sheets that provide hospitals and health systems with tangible strategies to effectively prepare for and respond to varying emergency scenarios including natural disasters, cyberattacks, concurrent emergencies, mass violence incidents and emergencies in rural settings. Each tip sheet features real-world examples and is designed to enhance hospitals’ and health systems’ preparedness and response capabilities.
Strategies for Preparing for and Responding to Natural Disasters
Provides strategies for hospitals to swiftly safeguard patients, employees and community members while maintaining care during natural disasters.
Strategies for Preparing for and Navigating Cyberattacks in Health Care
Discusses the cyberattacks in healthcare, this tip sheet offers strategies for hospital leaders to secure data, ensure safety and maintain patient care.
Strategies for Managing Concurrent Public Health Emergencies
Offers strategies for health care leaders to manage overlapping crises, like pandemics and cyberattacks, while simultaneously addressing daily challenges.
Responding to Public Health Emergencies in Rural Settings
Guides rural health organizations to navigate public health emergencies by considering unique challenges and limited resources.
Strategies for Navigating Mass Violence Incidents
Equips health care leaders with strategies to effectively navigate and respond to incidents of mass violence and aid in community recovery.
Communication Strategies for Public Health Emergencies
Enhances health care organizations’ abilities to effectively communicate with staff, patients, and the larger community during a public health emergency, providing practical strategies and field examples.
Convening Leaders for Emergency And Response (CLEAR)
For additional resources, tools and guidance related to emergency preparedness and response,