HHS releases resources on adjusting operations to manage patient surge
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response yesterday released resources focused on establishing, funding and operationalizing medical operations coordination cells and alternative care sites.
The agency aims to ensure load-balancing across health care facilities and systems during the COVID-19 pandemic. Available resources include a toolkit, tip sheet and a pair of webinars.
Related News Articles
Headline
The Department of Health and Human Services Dec. 10 amended the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act declaration for COVID-19, extending liability…
Headline
The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response is seeking public feedback on its Hospital Preparedness Program funding formula. The HPP is the…
Headline
In this AHA blog Aisha Syeda, senior program manager for AHA’s Strategic Initiatives, summarizes five action steps hospitals can take to establish pediatric…
Blog
In 2024, the U.S. suffered 24 weather and climate disasters. In October alone, two major hurricanes devastated communities in North Carolina and Florida,…
Headline
AHA's latest social media toolkit for encouraging vaccination against the flu and COVID-19 provides fall-themed social media posts and graphics. Download the…
Headline
Reports of cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, are currently five times higher compared to last year, according to the Centers for Disease…