ASTHO has created a preparedness toolkit for states and territories to use as a resource when planning for unexpected power outages. When energy grids are overloaded, or power is shut off due to unforeseen weather events, procedures aren’t always in place to protect those most dependent on electricity: life support users.
The new toolkit details ways to identify current plans and areas for improvement that jurisdictions can implement before power outages occur. This guidance is offered as a preparedness outline to safeguard patients using electricity-dependent medical equipment. With insights from Louisiana Department of Health, and best practices from City of New Orleans, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), HomeCare Association of Louisiana, and more, this toolkit will help communities identify strengths and offer opportunities for readiness improvements. ASTHO invites additional thoughts or questions, please send them to ([email protected]) or Annie Evans ([email protected]). Toolkit
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ASPR, CDC, CMS, and ONC are seeking broad public input from entities across the health care readiness community on a national, all-hazards standardized set of EEI and vendor-neutral data collection mechanisms for hospital data that drive action for emergency preparedness and response. This input will inform efforts to provide recommendations for a standardized lens into the readiness of, stress on, and resources available in hospitals before, during, and after emergencies. The public comment period ends on December 18, 2023.
Please see the posted RFI for more detail and submission of public comments November 21, 2023
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