January 05, 2022 Learning from a Chaotic Year As we begin the New Year, I can’t help but reflect on the monumental year that 2021 proved to be.
November 15, 2021 Don’t Let Staff Shortages Undermine Your Emergency Preparedness We’re maintaining everyday operations while trying to stay ahead of a novel virus. Then, there are the staffing shortages.
November 01, 2021 3 Lessons COVID-19 Taught Us about Supply Chain Risks Early during 2020, our supply chain headaches complicated our efforts to combat a novel virus, as everyday items like masks, gloves, and gowns became precious resources.
October 15, 2021 What to Expect During an Unpredictable Flu Season COVID-19 has changed the landscape for infectious disease planning, mitigation, and response.
August 02, 2021 How Emergency Managers Should Prepare for Mass Gatherings this Summer More than ever—as we carefully monitor the spread of the Delta variant—we know that we need to prepare for mass events, and that our emergency managers will play an important role to make sure our communities are ready.
July 07, 2021 The Hidden Effects of the Pandemic on Pennsylvania’s Health Care Community It’s been more than a year since the pandemic hit Pennsylvania. The current numbers indicate that the light at the end of the tunnel is growing each day, but the fight against COVID-19 continues in the commonwealth with hospitals and health care workers at the epicenter.