Transcript of a webinar of experts discussing the experience of working in medicine with disabilities. Includes discussion of disparities resulting from improper equipment for diagnosis and lack of accessibility in general. Read More
Black Lung Clinics Program
The program treats coal miners with job-related coal mine dust lung disease. Read More
Incorporating Active Shooter Incident Planning into Health Care Facility Emergency Operations Plans
2014 This report was prepared by staff from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, Division of Health System Policy, and Division of Tactical Programs, in collaboration with staff from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Additional comments were received from staff at the Department …
Policy and Regulations
Provides several policies and regulations for various centers and programs associated with ACL. Read More
Improving Quality of Services
Outlines various quality-related initiatives ACL has invested in, from webinars to survey tools (one of which covers physical disabilities). Read More
Topic Collection: Alternate Care Sites (including shelter medical care)
“In the event of a disaster or public health emergency, Alternate Care Sites (ACS) may be created to enable healthcare providers to provide medical care for injured or sick patients or continue care for chronic conditions in non-traditional environments.” Read More
Challenges and Opportunities of Nursing Care in Special-Needs Shelters
This article discusses lessons learned and challenges that were encountered by nurses volunteering in special-needs shelters during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, including issues related to human and physical resources, patient care, and confidentiality. Evacuee patients included residents with special needs, and residents of nursing homes and group homes for mentally and physically disabled persons. Similar issues may occur in alternate …
SAMHSA SMVF TA Center Partners Group
The SMVF TA Center Partners Group is a joint military and civilian interagency group comprised of leaders from various national organizations and federal agencies. The Partners Group works to align agency efforts and help advance federal and state collaboration on issues of interest to service members, veterans, and their families. Read More
Home Base – Veteran and Family Care
“Home Base is a national nonprofit dedicated to healing the invisible wounds of war for Veterans of all eras, Service Members, Military Families and Families of the Fallen through world-class, direct clinical care, wellness, education and research – all at no cost to them – regardless of era of service, discharge status or geographical location. The program was founded by …
Telehealth Webinar for Community Based Organizations Series – Part 2: Promising Practices – Accessibility and Language Access
Webinar focusing on telehealth for community-based organizations on best practices for accessibility and language access. Presenter was Cheryl Levine with H-H-S the lead for our At-Risk Individuals program with the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response. Read More