ASPR Updates

ASPR TRACIE Webinar: Lessons Learned from the Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital Fire
December 14, 2023
On February 7, 2023, a 10-alarm fire at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital (Massachusetts) resulted in the total hospital evacuation of more than 100 patients, continued closure, and extensive recovery efforts. In the Lessons Learned from the Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital Fire webinar (scheduled for December 14, 2023, from 3:00-4:00 PM ET), hospital representatives will discuss their successes and challenges with patient movement, transfers, and discharge; maintaining patient and staff safety; managing cascading events; collaboration with local/state/regional partners; and how lessons learned impact facility plans, protocols, and training.
Space is limited - register today!


ASPR Resource Spotlight: Access and Functional Needs Web-Based Training
About half of the people in the U.S. have access and/or functional needs - and they are at heightened risk during emergencies. ASPR has developed a web-based training course that is targeted to public health officials, emergency managers, and social/human service providers. They need to be aware of and comply with legal requirements designed to protect individuals with Access and Functional Needs (AFN) from discrimination. The training highlights information from federal guidance, laws and executive orders that require non-discrimination for addressing AFN—both specific and nonspecific to a disaster context. It will help to ensure individuals and organizations can better meet the needs of AFN during emergencies. 
ASPR's Access and Functional Needs Web-based Training Course