Disaster/Outbreak Preparedness
There were 91 suspected or confirmed norovirus outbreaks during the week of Dec. 5, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, exceeding any other week in 2024 and the same week in previous years. The agency said norovirus outbreaks are most common from November to April…
The arrival of the holiday season and the coming New Year remind us of the swift passage of time. But they also demonstrate the timelessness of human kindness.
The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response is seeking public feedback on its Hospital Preparedness Program funding formula. The HPP is the primary source of federal funding for health care preparedness and response.
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 Control and Prevention.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Oct. 25 announced additional reported cases of E. coli from individuals who ate at McDonald's prior to falling ill.
The Department of Health and Human Services Oct. 7 released a fact sheet on actions it is taking to help address the outbreak of Marburg virus in Rwanda.
AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack Oct. 7 sent a letter to President Biden urging the Administration to take immediate actions to increase the supply of IV solutions for hospitals and other health care providers that are struggling with shortages following the closure of a Baxter manufacturing…
AHA’s resource hub for emergency response and disaster preparedness.
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital worked with the Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation to strengthen emergency response and surge management.
The AHA has released five new tip sheets designed to fortify crisis leadership competencies during emergency events such as cyberattacks, natural disasters and mass violence incidents.