New AHA resource highlights communication strategies for public health emergencies

Dec 14, 2023 - 03:43 PM
Paramedics and hospital clinicians rush a patient into an emergency room.

Convening Leaders for Emergency and Response, AHA’s hub for emergency response and disaster preparedness resources, has released a “tip sheet” to help health care organizations effectively communicate with staff, patients and the larger community during a public health emergency. LEARN MORE

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