Moving Full-Speed Ahead to Build Resilience and Sustainability after Harvey
ASPR and International Leaders Convene at Global Health Security Initiative Meeting
During recent outbreaks of influenza, Ebola, and other emerging infectious diseases, we have learned how critical collaboration among countries and international organizations is for an effective response. HHS Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response Robert Kadlec joined international partners at the 18th Ministerial Meeting of the Global Health Security Initiative to strengthen their individual and shared abilities to respond to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats and diseases like pandemic flu. Learn more >>>
International partnerships strengthen global health security.
Moving Full-Speed Ahead to Build Resilience and Sustainability after Harvey
ASPR, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, and Texas Department of State Health Services continue to work together to help the hardest hit areas in Texas recover from the damage caused by Hurricane Harvey. Key projects focus on leadership mentoring; providing psychological first aid; and meeting the unique needs of children and youths, healthcare providers and facilities, and first responders. Learn more >>>
First responders experience high levels of stress during an emergency.
Urgent Care Centers: Untapped Resources in Emergency Management
There are more than 8,000 urgent care centers (UCCs) across the US, and they offer a variety of services to local communities in convenient locations at reasonable cost. But UCCs are untapped resources in emergency management. Although most centers are willing and eager to participate in emergency response, they might not have the knowledge or capacity for a sustained response. A new fact sheet from ASPR TRACIE summarizes findings from interviews with UCC administrators and clinicians and highlights opportunities to improve UCC preparedness. Learn more >>>
Urgent care centers are great assets in large-scale emergencies.
Managing Seasonal Patient Surge
During flu season, hospitals and other healthcare facilities may need to set up temporary sites to manage patient surge. A fact sheet from ASPR TRACIE describes the major considerations healthcare facility emergency planners should take into account when developing patient surge management solutions. Learn more >>>
Seasonal illness can outstrip healthcare facility capacity.
Continuity Guidance Circular
Having a plan to keep key services up and running during an emergency is critical. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently released the Continuity Guidance Circular (CGC) – a guide to help communities develop plans for sustaining key services and operations that people depend on every day. Learn more >>>
Communities rely on key services like police, fire, and rescue.