HAP Blog

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.

As storms swirl this summer, we know that our hospitals will remain open—and that we need to prepare for a host of weather-related emergencies. 

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.

Patient and Family Advisory Councils (PFAC) provide a proven approach for health care systems and practices to partner with patients and families.

Restrictions on visitations were particularly difficult for patient and family engagement.

The myriad news stories about marking a year of COVID-19 have caused many of us to stop and think about where were went, how we got here, and how far we’ve come.