When healthcare facilities approach CMS emergency preparedness compliance, it’s natural to focus on the contents of the emergency operations plan or continuity of operations plan. Careful ...

“STOP THE BLEED,” a new emergency preparedness program, has expanded its training to staff members at the Wexner Medical Center, aiming to prepare health care workers in the event of a medical ...

Historically, emergency preparedness programs in long term care (“LTC”) facilities have been less prioritized with facilities understandably focusing on patient care and operations. But with the ...

On May 11, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a news release on behalf of HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, announcing the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE ...

When reviewing the emergency preparedness program, we wondered: What trainings are required? Are they delayed due to the pandemic? Emergency preparedness plans require facility-based and ...

The Emergency Management Office coordinates a comprehensive program designed to: prevent, prepare for, respond to, mitigate the effects of, and recover from any emergency or disaster, whether ...

Blind and low-vision young adults are getting a reality check on disaster prep, thanks to a program out West that’s dialing down the complexity and ramping up the practical. The program, Learning ...

ROME, N.Y. — State Sen. Joseph Griffo, R, C-Rome, recently joined the New York State Citizen Preparedness Corps, the New York National Guard, the state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency ...

The Eureka Woman’s Club, a nonprofit service club, will be hosting a program on Oct. 16 at 12:30 p.m. at the clubhouse, 1531 J St., Eureka. Members and guests are invited to bring their lunch and ...