A collection of tip sheets that provide hospitals and health systems with tangible strategies to effectively prepare for and respond to varying emergency scenarios including natural disasters, cyberattacks, concurrent emergencies, mass violence incidents and emergencies in rural settings. Each tipsheet features real-world examples and are designed to enhance hospital and health system’s preparedness and response capabilities.
Strategies for Preparing for and Responding to Natural Disasters
This tip sheet provides strategies for hospitals to swiftly safeguard patients, employees, and community members while maintaining care during natural disasters.
Strategies for Preparing for and Navigating Cyberattacks in Health Care
With the rise of cyberattacks in healthcare, this tip sheet offers strategies for hospital leaders to secure data, ensure safety, and maintain patient care.
Strategies for Managing Concurrent Public Health Emergencies
This tip sheet offers strategies for health care leaders to manage overlapping crises, while simultaneously addressing daily challenges.
Responding to Public Health Emergencies in Rural Settings
This tip sheet offers strategies to help rural health organizations navigate public health emergencies, considering unique challenges and limited resources.
Strategies for Navigating Mass Violence Incidents
This tip sheet provides strategies for health care leaders to effectively navigate and respond to incidents of mass violence and aid in community recovery.
Communication Strategies for Public Health Emergencies
This tip sheet provides practical strategies and examples from the field to enhance health care organizations’ abilities to effectively communicate with staff, patients and the larger community during a public health emergency.
Convening Leaders for Emergency And Response (CLEAR)
For additional resources, tools and guidance related to emergency preparedness and response,