Children under the age of 18 represent close to a quarter of the total U.S. population and are particularly vulnerable during a disaster. Their unique physical and behavioral needs and characteristics make it important to identify and incorporate special considerations for this population in preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. The resources in this Topic Collection can help healthcare facilities, healthcare …
Countries Experiencing Conflict: Healthcare Preparedness and Response Resources
The resources on this page can help stakeholders in the U.S. and abroad prepare for and respond to these incidents such as traumatic injuries (resulting from explosions and shootings) and a variety of other threats (e.g., radiological/nuclear, chemical, and biological). Read More
Durable Medical Equipment in Disasters
Updated February 2021 This ASPR TRACIE tip sheet provides information on general DME categories and focuses on electricity-dependent DME that may be affected by disasters and emergencies, including power failures. It also includes information to assist healthcare system preparedness stakeholders plan for medically vulnerable populations who rely on DME Read More
Hospital Operations Toolkit for COVID-19 Patient Care Policies/Processes: Case Management
November 30, 2020 Updated September 30, 2021 8 pg. document Proper case management practice during the COVID-19 pandemic is integral to ensuring appropriate care is provided to patients while safeguarding the health of staff. Hospitals must recognize the challenges of navigating care for large numbers of COVID-19 patients, including many who have complex clinical care and social support needs. Read …
Tennessee Disaster Mental Health Strike Team
2022 Tennessee Disaster Mental Health Strike Team. Ken Tartar (Regional Hospital Coordinator, Southeast Regional Office, Tennessee Department of Health) describes the Tennessee Disaster Mental Health Strike Team, shares how members are engaged and trained, and highlights how the strike team supported responders and communities following recent disasters. 23 slide power point presentation Read More
Topic Collection: Covid-19 Workforce Protection Resources
This webpage provides a list of resources related to workforce protection during the COVID-19 pandemic response. It includes federal and non-federal guidance, checklists, and trainings in relation to both preparedness and response. This webpage may be useful for professionals tasked with ensuring the health and safety of the healthcare workforce, including healthcare administrators, occupational health providers, infection control practitioners, safety …
COVID-19 Considerations Strategies and Resources for Crisis Standards of Care in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care
COVID-19 Healthcare Resilience Working Group 2020 This document provides select healthcare entities (e.g., nursing homes, assisted living facilities, Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, long-term acute care hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, and dedicated hospice facilities) an overview of general considerations, potential strategies, and existing resources they may use to inform changes to their COVID-19 related operations and crisis …
Topic Collection: COVID-19 Crisis Standards of Care Resources
This Topic Collection focuses on plans, tools, templates, and other immediately implementable resources to help with COVID-19 preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts, focusing on crisis standards of care (CSC). Implementing CSC in a hospital setting should be a last resort when all other surge strategies have failed and no other regional resources are available. Planners need to account for …
Guidance for Infection Control and Prevention of Coronavirus Disease 2019
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. (2020). Guidance for Infection Control and Prevention of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IIDs) and Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTFs). This guidance is specific to intermediate care facilities, including Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities, and can help them improve their infection control and prevention practices to prevent the transmission …
Provider and Supplier Types Covered by the CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule
October 18, 2016 Updated May 2023 There are 18 specific provider and supplier types affected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Emergency Preparedness Rule. ASPR TRACIE developed the following definitions based on information gleaned from numerous sources to provide a general description of each type Read More