Disaster Preparedness
Disasters such as storms, floods, fires, major traffic accidents, hazardous material spills and other natural and man-made events can result in serious injuries that require immediate attention. Arizona's hospitals develop and practice detailed disaster plans that prepare them to deliver emergency medical treatment to disaster victims as rapidly and efficiently as possible.
This section includes the most up-to-date news, regulations and policy regarding hospital disaster preparedness. It includes information on the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) National Bioterrorism Hospital Preparedness Program, National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliance, the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS), and volunteer activities, such as the Medical Reserve Corp and the Emergency System for Advance Registration of Volunteer Health Personnel.
Questions or suggestions to improve the coverage of issues relating to Disaster Preparedness should be addressed to Debbie Johnston at djohnston@azhha.org, or 602-445-4300, ext. 4304.
Click here to visit The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Click here to visit the NIMS Compliance Center.
Click here to visit the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
To view the flier for the disaster preparedness session on January 11 click here.
Click here for a copy of the disaster memorandum of understanding many hospitals in Maricopa County have signed on to. This MOU template is available for use by all Arizona hospitals. For more information, contact djohnston@azhha.org.
Click here for point-of-contact information on participants of the disaster memorandum of understanding. For more information, contact djohnston@azhha.org.