Emergency Readiness
Whether it is an impending hurricane along the Texas coast, a pandemic flu outbreak or bioterrorism, Texas hospitals must stand ready to provide care quickly and efficiently. The Texas Hospital Association provides resources to help hospitals provide uninterrupted care in emergency situations.
In addition, THA tracks related legislation and regulatory activity to keep members informed.
AlertsNone at this time. LegislationThe following bills related to emergency readiness/disaster response were passed during the 2009 session of the Texas Legislature: EducationThe American College of Emergency Physicians has created a free Web-based training course, Building Collaborative Disaster Planning Processes Between Hospitals and Emergency Management. The training guide contains information on the course, how to register and how to navigate through the online virtual community in the training portal. |
ResourcesFAQ: Emergency Management Advisory Committee Tips for Communicating Before, During and After Disasters State Agencies: Texas Department of State Health Services Influenza Information for Health Care Professionals Texas Division of Emergency Management Texas Department of State Health Services Biological Emergency Response Team Texas Department of Public Safety Emergency Management Division
In Texas, direct questions regarding HRSA hospital preparedness grants to: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Federal Emergency Management Agency U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Disaster Medical System |
