The Department of Health and Human Services has declared public health emergencies for Florida and Alabama following recent impacts from Hurricane Isaias.
Emergency Management
In this episode, Betty Chu, M.D., chief medical officer of Advocate Health, discusses leading a health system through Hurricane Helene, responding to nationwide intravenous fluid shortages and coordinating emergency management.
When a natural disaster or emergency strikes, where is one of the first places people turn to? Their local hospital.That’s because hospitals and health systems are always there, ready to care and play a crucial role in disaster preparedness and response by serving as essential community hubs for…
In a recent AHA Leadership Scan panel discussion, “When Disaster Strikes: How to Maintain Continuity of Care,” leaders from Lee Health, Fort Myers, Florida, California-based Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and North American Partners in Anesthesia shared insights on building and maintaining a…
The AHA has developed an online hub of resources designed to enhance our nation’s public health preparedness, response and recovery efforts and support communities.
Attend the July 10 AHA Leadership Scan discussion, “When Disaster Strikes: How to Maintain Continuity of Care,” from 1 to 2 p.m. ET to learn strategies that create resilience and allow clinical services and overall hospital operations to remain on track amid potential obstacles.