HCPro.com: Emergency Management Alert

July 1, 2008 (Volume 7, Issue 24)

Pandemic drill teaches practical lessons
A recent pandemic drill in Columbus, NE, confirmed that if you have a preplanned message to communicate to concerned citizens along with a database of community resources, you’ll be equipped with two important tools to inform and ensure residents in the event of a pandemic, according to The Columbus Telegram on June 20.

Iowa hospitals launch employee relief effort
The Iowa Hospital Association (IHA) has set up a relief fund to help the hundreds of hospital employees who suffered devastating losses from recent tornado and flood events. The association says it will disperse 100% of donations—which are tax deductible—to affected hospital staff.

Guidance posted on PPE for emergency responders
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has just posted guidance information on its Web site about the types of personal protective equipment (PPE) that emergency responders should employ when responding to terrorism incidents involving chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) hazards.

Other recently-published articles from Emergency Management Alert:

Safety problems play role in lost accreditation for NC hospital

OSHA renews Red Cross alliance

Tip of the week: Drill for internal disasters

Report says pandemic flu bigger threat than terrorism in U.K.

Bioterrorism defense remains a top priority

New York law on nurses’ overtime provides exceptions in disasters

CDC issues infection prevention recommendations for certain mass casualties

New EM standards further delineate annual review topics

Better planning and preparation create more effective disaster response

Emergency department closed after chemical scare

Ambulance catches fire outside hospital ED

County plans for influenza pandemic

Earthquake results in minor injuries to one hospital’s patients

HHS releases pandemic vaccine guidance

Hospital recognized for emergency response to bridge collapse

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