HAP Blog

We have a saying in emergency management that it is important to be “forward leaning,” but with the troubling news circulating around us, where do we even start?

I was among the contingent from HAP at this year’s American Hospital Association Annual Meeting, which provided a forum for us all to come together to discuss the challenges we face in health care. We know we have a lot of hard work ahead.

We all know that a resilient health care supply chain means the difference between maintaining operations and suspending patient care, but we didn’t truly feel this urgency until COVID-19. The pandemic helped us understand that we can’t take our inventory for granted and that supplies are not always just a call away.

Even amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Pennsylvania’s hospitals continue to deliver extraordinary care.

While the shifts in weather can be confusing, it’s important to pay close attention. Some of these quick, drastic shifts can be severe and should trigger your emergency preparedness plans.

The nation’s mental health crisis poses significant concerns for Pennsylvania’s youth.