September 13, 2023 New COVID-19 Boosters: 5 Facts to Know Updated COVID-19 booster vaccines are expected to be available from pharmacies and health care providers next week. CDC recommended the updated vaccines for everyone six months and older.
September 08, 2023 What to Know: A New Federal Cybersecurity Initiative The federal government has launched a new department to address the growing cybersecurity threats against the U.S. health care system.
September 06, 2023 HAP Emergency Management Weekly Briefings September 2023 September 6, 2023 | September 13, 2023
August 31, 2023 The Growing Challenges Facing Health Care Emergency Management Professionals Now, more than ever, hospitals and health care systems are realizing the value in proactive and comprehensive emergency management (EM) programs.
August 15, 2023 What the Hottest Month on Record Means for Emergency Preparedness It’s getting hot in here. If you grew up during a particular era, this line may evoke a feeling or memory in your head.
August 10, 2023 A New Tool to Track Heat-Related Illnesses Following a stretch of heat waves and broader climate trends, the federal government this week launched a new tool to track heat-related illnesses and response from emergency medical services (EMS) in the U.S.
July 31, 2023 Why a ‘Mock Drill’ is Perfect for Your New Hospital Facility Emergency management is all about thinking ahead. New and ongoing facility expansion is an opportunity for emergency managers to implement exercises and drills.
July 24, 2023 The National Plan to Address the Pfizer Plant Tornado Damage The FDA said it does not expect there to be immediate significant impact to the U.S. drug supply stemming from the recent tornado damage at Pfizer’s Rocky Mount, North Carolina facility.
July 12, 2023 Understanding Our Recent Rainy Day Trend Have you recently asked yourself, “Are we really getting more rain today than previously?” If so, you are not the only one noticing the trend.
June 29, 2023 It’s Time to Talk About Air Quality Nature-induced air quality issues are not a common area in many risk analyses in Pennsylvania.