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RWJF, University of Kentucky Launch Preparedness Challenge

Jun 5, 2017 || Emily Schweich

The challenge asks organizations to share how they use the National Health Security Preparedness Index to advance health security and disaster preparedness.

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disaster response, emergency preparedness, infectious disease, natural disasters, uk healthcare
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CDC, SHEA Host Webinar on Conflict Management in Crises

May 12, 2017 || Emily Schweich

The webinar will focus on managing resources, setting priorities, engaging stakeholders, and anticipating needs during crises, such as disease outbreaks.

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cdc, disaster response, infectious disease, university of chicago medicine
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UTMC Assists in Response to Tenn. Fires

Dec 9, 2016 || Michelle Rosenfeld

Fifteen patients affected by the "Chimney Tops 2" fire in Tenn. were taken to the ED at University of Tennessee Medical Center, the area's only level I trauma center.

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disaster response, emergency preparedness, natural disasters, university of tennessee medical center
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Watching the Big Game? Essential Hospitals Are Watching Out for You

Feb 5, 2016 || Michelle Rosenfeld

Near or far away from the big game, essential hospitals stand ready to treat Super Bowl fans.

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disaster response, emergency programs, emergency preparedness
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WHO: Ebola Epidemic Over, but Continued Preparedness Vital

Jan 27, 2016 || Matthew Buechner

World Health Organization declares end of epidemic in West Africa, but says to expect small flare-ups due to persistence of virus after patient recovery.

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disaster response, ebola, infectious disease
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U.S. Relaxes Ebola Screening for Travelers from Sierra Leone

Nov 17, 2015 || Matthew Buechner

Change follows Nov. 7 declaration by World Health Organization that Sierra Leone is free of Ebola. Some checks remain, including for temperature and possible exposure.

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disaster response, ebola, infectious disease
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Responding to a Crisis Within: One Hospital’s Journey

Nov 13, 2015 ||

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disaster response, patient safety, quality improvement, san francisco general hospital and trauma center
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Responding to a Crisis Within: One Hospital’s Journey

Oct 31, 2015 || Alana Mallory

Explore the role of communications in response to a crisis.

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disaster response, patient safety, quality improvement, san francisco general hospital and trauma center
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Integrating the Homeless into Disaster Response Plans

Aug 27, 2015 || Matthew Buechner

New ASPR toolkit helps providers address the needs of people experiencing homelessness in their disaster response preplanning and recovery.

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disaster response, homelessness
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The Ebola Outbreak: Essential Hospitals on the Front Line

Aug 17, 2015 ||

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care coordination, disaster response, ebola, nyc hhc, population health, utmb
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CDC Adds Measles Outbreak Resources to Website

Feb 20, 2015 || Carl Graziano

New online tools include maps of cases nationally and specific to outbreak linked to Disneyland resort

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cdc, disaster response, infectious disease, us population health
disaster response

The Ebola Outbreak: Essential Hospitals on the Front Line

Jan 26, 2015 || Staff -

Learn how two essential hospitals prepared and cared for Ebola patients.

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care coordination, disaster response, ebola, nyc hhc, specialized care, utmb, us population health
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Howard University Hospital Responds to DC Metro Emergency

Jan 13, 2015 || Maya Linson, MS

Howard University Hospital treats DC Metro accident victims after smoke emergency

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disaster response, district of columbia, emergency preparedness, howard university medical center

About America’s Essential Hospitals

America’s Essential Hospitals is the leading association and champion for hospitals and health systems dedicated to high-quality care for all, including the most vulnerable. Since 1981, America’s Essential Hospitals has initiated, advanced, and preserved programs and policies that help these hospitals ensure access to care. We support members with advocacy, policy development, research, and education.
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