Factsheet
Americans rely heavily on hospitals to provide 24/7 access to care for all types of patients, to serve as a safety net provider for vulnerable populations and…
Always There, Ready To Care: The 24/7 Role of America's Hospitals
America's hospitals play a unique role in the health care system serving as the safety net for those unable to pay, being available 24/7 to respond to anything from a broken arm to a mass casualty event, and maintaining the resources to respond to natural and manmade disasters. This role is not separately funded. Instead costs are spread across all services provided.
Key Resources
Always There, Ready To CareRelated Resources
Toolkits/Methodology
This checklist may help hospital facility professionals prepare for survey evaluations regarding emergency preparedness requirements from the Centers for…
Bibliography/Link Page
SAMHSA's Online DTAC Training Courses
Letter
AHA letter to Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Health’s discussion draft, titled the “Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of…
Letter
AHA comments on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee’s discussion draft, titled the “Pandemic and All-Hazards Prepared
Advisory
The National Fire Protection Association has published NFPA 3000: Standards for an Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response (ASHER) Program. The new standard…