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Mass Casualty Trauma Triage: Paradigms and Pitfalls

The focus of this paper is to alert EMS medical directors and EMS systems planners and hospital emergency planners to key differences between “conventional” MCIs…

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Active Shooter Planning and Response in a Healthcare Setting

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FEMA After-Action Report Resource Bundle

This bundle of AAR/IP tools and templates moves beyond the standard AAR/IP template, and includes tools for interviews and data capture, theme coding, action/improvement planning…

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Local COVID Vaccination Clinic TTX AAR/IP template (HSEEP-compliant)

This HSEEP-compliant AAR/IP template is prepopulated with PHEP and ASPR capabilities, and outlines covid vaccination clinic objectives.  While designed to debrief a tabletop exercise, this…

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ASPR Technical Assistance on After Action Reporting with a focus on Long-Term Care Facilities – March 2021

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Slidedeck Template for After Action Conference

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2018 Public Health Emergency Preparedness Capabilities – National Standards for State and Local Planning

These are the national standards for public health preparedness capability-based planning and will assist planners in identifying gaps in preparedness, determining the specific jurisdictional priorities,…

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Nerve Agent Information

Following the recent nerve agent poisonings in the United Kingdom, the emergency response community has requested information and advice to enhance preparedness. The US Department…

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Planning Considerations for Electricity-Dependent Durable Medical Equipment Users

This ASPR TRACIE fact sheet provides information on general durable medical equipment (DME) categories and focuses on electricity-dependent DME that may be affected by disasters…

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HIPAA Emergency Fact Sheet

This guide is designed to answer frequently asked questions regarding the release of information about patients following an incident. This guide does NOT replace the…

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National Health Security Strategy and Implementation Plan 2015-18

The NHSS 2015–2018 seeks to inform policies and programs; encourage coordinated planning and activities; and guide prioritization of investments of time, talents, funds, and other…

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Healthcare Coop and Recovery Planning – Concepts Principles Templates and Resources

This document is a collection of resources, ideas, templates, references and hyperlinks to additional information relating to Healthcare Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Healthcare Disaster…

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Healthcare Preparedness and Response Capablities 2017-2022

This document outlines the high-level objectives that the nation’s health care delivery system, including individual health care organizations, should undertake to prepare for, respond to,…

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MA COVID-19 Vaccination Plan – INTERIM DRAFT

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PPE Preservation Planning Toolkit

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Update and Interim Guidance on Outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus in China

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Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Measles in Healthcare Settings

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MA DPH Measles Fact Sheet – Multiple Languages

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Measles Chapter – MA DPH Guide to Surveillance, Reporting, and Control

This chapter from the MA DPH guide to disease surveillance, reporting, and control contains information about measles in general, reporting criteria and requirements, lab testing…

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MMR Vaccination FAQs for Healthcare Providers

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Measles Information for Parents of Young Children – Available in English and Spanish

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CDC Measles Website

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MA DPH Clinical Alert – Measles

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Nerve Agent Information

Following the recent nerve agent poisonings in the United Kingdom, the emergency response community has requested information and advice to enhance preparedness. The US Department…

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EMS Pre-Hospital Statewide Treatment Protocols 2018 v.2

These protocols are developed and approved by the Department of Public Health, based on the recommendations of Emergency Medical Care Advisory Board (EMCAB) and its…

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EMS Infectious Disease Playbook

This document was created by subject matter experts working for the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR). The aim was not to develop novel…

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US HHS Guidance Regarding Hurricane Evacuees and CMS

A series of FAQs regarding Medicaid and SSI benefits for evacuees from Purto Rico and the US Virging Islands.

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Meningitis B Clinical Advisory from MA DPH March 2018

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Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Measles in Healthcare Settings

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Emergency Preparedness Toolkit for Community Health Centers

This toolkit is intended to be used by leadership of community practice sites to (1) assess vulnerability, create an emergency preparedness plan, train staff to…

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CMS Rule for Community Health Centers with marked up Interpretive Guidance

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Cybersecurity is Everyone’s Job

This guidebook outlines what each member of an organization should do to protect it from cyber threats, based on the types of work performed by…

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Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security agency (CISA) Ransomware Guide

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) have released a joint Ransomware Guide that details practices…

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Do No Harm 2.0

Chapter One—“Why Should We Care?”—gives a high-level overview describing the cybersecurity challenges and constraints facing the healthcare sector. Some of these challenges are unique to…

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Healthcare Organization and Hospital Cybersecurity Discussion Guide

This guide is intended to help participants identify issues, strengths, and weaknesses associated with response capabilities, communication and information sharing for their healthcare organization or…

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Post-Disaster Lessons Learned: Dialysis Patient Management

ASPR TRACIE staff compiled resources and references related to post- disaster dialysis operations in response to numerous requests for technical assistance. They have also attached…

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CMS Preparedness Rule for ESRD facilities with marked up Interpretive Guidance

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Mass Casualty Trauma Triage: Paradigms and Pitfalls

The focus of this paper is to alert EMS medical directors and EMS systems planners and hospital emergency planners to key differences between “conventional” MCIs…

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Nerve Agent Information

Following the recent nerve agent poisonings in the United Kingdom, the emergency response community has requested information and advice to enhance preparedness. The US Department…

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EMS Pre-Hospital Statewide Treatment Protocols 2018 v.2

These protocols are developed and approved by the Department of Public Health, based on the recommendations of Emergency Medical Care Advisory Board (EMCAB) and its…

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Promoting Innovation in Emergency Medical Services

The objective of this project was to engage a diverse group of stakeholders in a national dialogue about common challenges toward EMS innovation faced at…

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EMS Infectious Disease Playbook

This document was created by subject matter experts working for the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR). The aim was not to develop novel…

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FEMA After-Action Report Resource Bundle

This bundle of AAR/IP tools and templates moves beyond the standard AAR/IP template, and includes tools for interviews and data capture, theme coding, action/improvement planning…

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Capacity-Building Toolkit for Aging and Disability Networks

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A Framework for Healthcare Disaster Resilience

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Building Cultures of Preparedness

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Be Prepared for the Unexpected – Public Health Pearls of Wisdom

This project aimed to preserve the institutional memory of former health department employees with over 250 years of combined experience. These video-driven trainings serve to…

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Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Guide

Every community should understand the risks it faces. By understanding its risks, a community can make smart decisions about how to manage risk, including developing…

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National Incident Management System 3rd Edition

This guide is designed to answer frequently asked questions regarding the release of information about patients following an incident. This guide does NOT replace the…

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National Response Framework

The National Response Framework is a guide to how the Nation responds to all types of disasters and emergencies. This Framework describes specific authorities and…

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Developing and Maintaining Emergency Operations Plans

This document provides Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) guidance on the fundamentals of planning and developing emergency operations plans (EOP). This guide integrates key concepts…

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Online Independent Study Resources through FEMA

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Emergency Management Principles and Practices for Healthcare Systems 2nd ed.

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COVID-19 Vaccination Program Playbook for Jurisdiction Operations

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Emergency Dispensing Sites: A Guide for Planning for Medical Countermeasures Dispensing Operations

Each city and town should be covered by a written plan to dispense emergency MCM to its residents, workers, and visitors. This EDS Planning Guide,…

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PPE Preservation Planning Toolkit

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Stop the Bleed Training Kits

The Western MA HMCC now offers bleeding control training kits to western MA organizations to borrow, free of charge, when offering bleeding control trainings, provided…

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CPR-compliant Manikins, AED Trainers and Related Supplies

Through the generosity of the Western Regional Homeland Security Training Council, Region 1 has received an allotment of CPR-compliant manikins, AED trainers and related supplies.…

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WRHSAC Resource Guide

The Western Regional Homeland Security Advisory Council (WRHSAC) has purchased the following equipment and supplies for regional use in the four counties - Berkshire, Franklin,…

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FEMA After-Action Report Resource Bundle

This bundle of AAR/IP tools and templates moves beyond the standard AAR/IP template, and includes tools for interviews and data capture, theme coding, action/improvement planning…

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Pediatric Preparedness Exercise Resource Kit

The purpose of this American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Pediatric and Public Health Preparedness Exercise Resource Kit is to provide the tools and templates to…

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Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Quick Reference Guide

Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Quick Reference Guide

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Public Health Emergency Preparedness Exercise Evaluation Toolkit

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HSEEP-Compliant After Action Report and Improvement Plan Template

A Word document of the HSEEP After Action Report and Improvement Plan Template to be modified to fit your own exercise evalution.

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HSEEP-Compliant Exercise Concept and Objectives Presentation

A slideshow format template to introduce and guide exercise planning team discussions.

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HSEEP-Compliant Exercise Plan Template

A Word document of the HSEEP ExPlan Template to be modified to fit your own exercise plans.

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Adult Care Emergency Preparedness Exercise Toolkit

This toolkit has been developed specifically for adult care providers so they can quickly and efficiently: Select an exercise type based on your facility’s needs…

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Healthcare Organization and Hospital Cybersecurity Discussion Guide

This guide is intended to help participants identify issues, strengths, and weaknesses associated with response capabilities, communication and information sharing for their healthcare organization or…

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Pediatric Preparedness Exercise Resource Kit

The purpose of this American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Pediatric and Public Health Preparedness Exercise Resource Kit is to provide the tools and templates to…

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Public Health Planning Toolkit for At-Risk Individuals with Access and Functional Needs

A compilation of resources to assist in public health preparedness planning for individuals with access and functional needs.

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Capacity-Building Toolkit for Aging and Disability Networks

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Building Cultures of Preparedness

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Planning Considerations for Electricity-Dependent Durable Medical Equipment Users

This ASPR TRACIE fact sheet provides information on general durable medical equipment (DME) categories and focuses on electricity-dependent DME that may be affected by disasters…

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Emergency Managers Toolkit – Meeting the Needs of the Latino Community

This Tool Kit is and effort to develop and disseminate practical and simple tools that will assist emergency managers to improve their responsiveness to Latinos…

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Enhancing Public Health Emergency Preparedness for Special Needs Populations – a Toolkit for State and Local Planning and Response

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Public Health Workbook to Define, Locate, and Reach Special Vulnerable and At-Risk Populations in an Emergency

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Planning For an Emergency – Strategies for Identifying and Engaging At-Risk Groups

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W MA HMCC Hazard Vulnerability Assessment June 2019

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Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Guide

Every community should understand the risks it faces. By understanding its risks, a community can make smart decisions about how to manage risk, including developing…

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Region 1 2018 Jurisdictional Risk Assessment Report

This is the final report from a risk assessment process sponsored by the MA DPH Office of Preparedness and Emergency Management. This risk assessment report…

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COVID-19 Vaccine Development News and Planning Resources

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MA COVID-19 Vaccination Plan – INTERIM DRAFT

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Joint Cybersecurity Advisory Regarding Credible Threat to Healthcare Systems

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PPE Preservation Planning Toolkit

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Hospital and Healthcare 2019-nCoV Preparedness Checklists

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Pediatric Preparedness Exercise Resource Kit

The purpose of this American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Pediatric and Public Health Preparedness Exercise Resource Kit is to provide the tools and templates to…

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Public Health Planning Toolkit for At-Risk Individuals with Access and Functional Needs

A compilation of resources to assist in public health preparedness planning for individuals with access and functional needs.

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Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices Appendices: Resources and Templates

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Technical Volume 2: Cybersecurity Practices for Medium and Large Health Care Organizations

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Technical Volume 1: Cybersecurity Practices for Small Health Care Organizations

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CDC Pandemic Influenza Community Mitigation Guidelines Technical Reports 1 and 2 in Full

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Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Measles in Healthcare Settings

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MA DPH Measles Fact Sheet – Multiple Languages

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Measles Chapter – MA DPH Guide to Surveillance, Reporting, and Control

This chapter from the MA DPH guide to disease surveillance, reporting, and control contains information about measles in general, reporting criteria and requirements, lab testing…

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MMR Vaccination FAQs for Healthcare Providers

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CDC Measles Website

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CDC Measles Outbreak Toolkit for Local and State Health Departments

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MA DPH Clinical Alert – Measles

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A Framework for Healthcare Disaster Resilience

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Ready or Not 2019: Protecting the Public’s Health From Diseases, Disasters and Bioterrorism

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Emergency Disclosures and HIPAA

A flowchart to asisst protected health information sources gauge what they can disclose for public health preparedness/response purposes.

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Memo and Flowchart for NIMS Compliance

Technically formal guidance from MA DPH based on their interpretation of federal law for hospital staff, this flowchart provides informal guidance to help all preparedness…

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Emergency Management Principles and Practices for Healthcare Systems 2nd ed.

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Healthcare Organization and Hospital Cybersecurity Discussion Guide

This guide is intended to help participants identify issues, strengths, and weaknesses associated with response capabilities, communication and information sharing for their healthcare organization or…

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Healthcare Coop and Recovery Planning – Concepts Principles Templates and Resources

This document is a collection of resources, ideas, templates, references and hyperlinks to additional information relating to Healthcare Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Healthcare Disaster…

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Healthcare Preparedness and Response Capablities 2017-2022

This document outlines the high-level objectives that the nation’s health care delivery system, including individual health care organizations, should undertake to prepare for, respond to,…

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Active Shooter Planning and Response in a Healthcare Setting

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Health Sector Resilience Checklist for High-Consequence Infectious Diseases

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Long-Term Care Home Health and Hospice Planning guide for Public Health Emergencies

Long-Term Care Home Health and Hospice Planning guide for Public Health Emergencies

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Homecare and Hospice Topic Collection

The resources in this Topic Collection include reports, toolkits, and guidance specific to homecare for providers and patients.

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Emergency Preparedness Packet for Home Health Agencies

The materials in this packet, developed by the National Association for Home Care & Hospice Emergency Preparedness Workgroup, consist of templates of tools to assist…

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Emergency Preparedness for Hospice Providers

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CMS Preparedness Rule for Home Health Agencies with marked up Interpretive Guidance

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Critical Care Surge Response Strategies for the 2020 COVID-19 Outbreak in the United States

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Hospital and Healthcare 2019-nCoV Preparedness Checklists

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Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Measles in Healthcare Settings

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Mass Casualty Trauma Triage: Paradigms and Pitfalls

The focus of this paper is to alert EMS medical directors and EMS systems planners and hospital emergency planners to key differences between “conventional” MCIs…

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Nerve Agent Information

Following the recent nerve agent poisonings in the United Kingdom, the emergency response community has requested information and advice to enhance preparedness. The US Department…

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Healthcare Organization and Hospital Cybersecurity Discussion Guide

This guide is intended to help participants identify issues, strengths, and weaknesses associated with response capabilities, communication and information sharing for their healthcare organization or…

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FEMA After-Action Report Resource Bundle

This bundle of AAR/IP tools and templates moves beyond the standard AAR/IP template, and includes tools for interviews and data capture, theme coding, action/improvement planning…

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Memo and Flowchart for NIMS Compliance

Technically formal guidance from MA DPH based on their interpretation of federal law for hospital staff, this flowchart provides informal guidance to help all preparedness…

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Online Independent Study Resources through FEMA

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Nursing Home Incident Command System Guidebook with Planning and Response Toolkit

In partnership with the California Association of Health Facilities (CAHF), the California Department of Public Health directed federal grant-funded resources to revise the Nursing Home…

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Long-Term Care Home Health and Hospice Planning guide for Public Health Emergencies

Long-Term Care Home Health and Hospice Planning guide for Public Health Emergencies

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CMS Preparedness Rule for Long Term Care Facilities with marked up Interpretive Guidance

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Nursing Home Incident Command System Guidebook with Planning and Response Toolkit

In partnership with the California Association of Health Facilities (CAHF), the California Department of Public Health directed federal grant-funded resources to revise the Nursing Home…

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Psychological First Aid – Field Operations Guide 2nd edition

Psychological First Aid is an evidence-informedapproach to help children, adolescents, adults, and families in the immediate aftermath of disaster. Psychological First Aid is designed to…

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Disaster Planning Handbook for Mental Health Professionals

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A Guide to Minimizing Stress in Crisis Response Situations

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FEMA After-Action Report Resource Bundle

This bundle of AAR/IP tools and templates moves beyond the standard AAR/IP template, and includes tools for interviews and data capture, theme coding, action/improvement planning…

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PPE Preservation Planning Toolkit

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Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security agency (CISA) Ransomware Guide

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) have released a joint Ransomware Guide that details practices…

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Critical Care Surge Response Strategies for the 2020 COVID-19 Outbreak in the United States

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COVID-19 Vaccination Program Playbook for Jurisdiction Operations

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Pediatric Preparedness Exercise Resource Kit

The purpose of this American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Pediatric and Public Health Preparedness Exercise Resource Kit is to provide the tools and templates to…

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Public Health Planning Toolkit for At-Risk Individuals with Access and Functional Needs

A compilation of resources to assist in public health preparedness planning for individuals with access and functional needs.

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Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices Appendices: Resources and Templates

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Technical Volume 2: Cybersecurity Practices for Medium and Large Health Care Organizations

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Technical Volume 1: Cybersecurity Practices for Small Health Care Organizations

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Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices: Managing Threats and Protecting Patients

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CDC Pandemic Influenza Community Mitigation Guidelines

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CDC Pandemic Influenza Community Mitigation Guidelines Technical Reports 1 and 2 in Full

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W MA HMCC Hazard Vulnerability Assessment June 2019

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CDC Measles Outbreak Toolkit for Local and State Health Departments

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Capacity-Building Toolkit for Aging and Disability Networks

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A Framework for Healthcare Disaster Resilience

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Building Cultures of Preparedness

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2018 Public Health Emergency Preparedness Capabilities – National Standards for State and Local Planning

These are the national standards for public health preparedness capability-based planning and will assist planners in identifying gaps in preparedness, determining the specific jurisdictional priorities,…

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Planning Considerations for Electricity-Dependent Durable Medical Equipment Users

This ASPR TRACIE fact sheet provides information on general durable medical equipment (DME) categories and focuses on electricity-dependent DME that may be affected by disasters…

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Planning Considerations: Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attacks

Complex coordinated terrorist attacks represent an evolving and dynamic terrorist threat with the potential for mass casualties and instrastructure damage anywhere and at any time.…

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Emergency Dispensing Sites: A Guide for Planning for Medical Countermeasures Dispensing Operations

Each city and town should be covered by a written plan to dispense emergency MCM to its residents, workers, and visitors. This EDS Planning Guide,…

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W MA Spontaneous Volunteer Management Plan

Authored by the W MA Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) in 2013, the Spontaneous Volunteer Management Plan provides guidance for safe, efficient and scalable volunteer management.…

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Long-Term Care Home Health and Hospice Planning guide for Public Health Emergencies

Long-Term Care Home Health and Hospice Planning guide for Public Health Emergencies

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Public Health Emergency Preparedness Exercise Evaluation Toolkit

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Adult Care Emergency Preparedness Exercise Toolkit

This toolkit has been developed specifically for adult care providers so they can quickly and efficiently: Select an exercise type based on your facility’s needs…

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Emergency Preparedness Toolkit for Community Health Centers

This toolkit is intended to be used by leadership of community practice sites to (1) assess vulnerability, create an emergency preparedness plan, train staff to…

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Emergency Managers Toolkit – Meeting the Needs of the Latino Community

This Tool Kit is and effort to develop and disseminate practical and simple tools that will assist emergency managers to improve their responsiveness to Latinos…

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Disaster Planning Handbook for Mental Health Professionals

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Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Guide

Every community should understand the risks it faces. By understanding its risks, a community can make smart decisions about how to manage risk, including developing…

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Public Health Workbook to Define, Locate, and Reach Special Vulnerable and At-Risk Populations in an Emergency

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Planning For an Emergency – Strategies for Identifying and Engaging At-Risk Groups

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Nursing Home Incident Command System Guidebook with Planning and Response Toolkit

In partnership with the California Association of Health Facilities (CAHF), the California Department of Public Health directed federal grant-funded resources to revise the Nursing Home…

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Preparing for Public Health Emergencies – A Planning Aid for Public Health and Healthcare Professionals

A compendium of descriptions of the possible consequences of disasters that would be useful for officials in public health, healthcare, and emergency management. This guide…

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Healthcare Preparedness and Response Capablities 2017-2022

This document outlines the high-level objectives that the nation’s health care delivery system, including individual health care organizations, should undertake to prepare for, respond to,…

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Active Shooter Planning and Response in a Healthcare Setting

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Crosswalk of FEMA Mission Areas and Core Capabilities with PHEP Capabilities

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Health Sector Resilience Checklist for High-Consequence Infectious Diseases

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MA COVID-19 Vaccination Plan – INTERIM DRAFT

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COVID-19 Vaccination Program Playbook for Jurisdiction Operations

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CDC Pandemic Influenza Community Mitigation Guidelines

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CDC Pandemic Influenza Community Mitigation Guidelines Technical Reports 1 and 2 in Full

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Measles Chapter – MA DPH Guide to Surveillance, Reporting, and Control

This chapter from the MA DPH guide to disease surveillance, reporting, and control contains information about measles in general, reporting criteria and requirements, lab testing…

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A Framework for Healthcare Disaster Resilience

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US Dept. of Health and Human Services Pandemic Influenza Plan 2017 Update

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Emergency Dispensing Sites: A Guide for Planning for Medical Countermeasures Dispensing Operations

Each city and town should be covered by a written plan to dispense emergency MCM to its residents, workers, and visitors. This EDS Planning Guide,…

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Memo and Flowchart for NIMS Compliance

Technically formal guidance from MA DPH based on their interpretation of federal law for hospital staff, this flowchart provides informal guidance to help all preparedness…

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EMS Pre-Hospital Statewide Treatment Protocols 2018 v.2

These protocols are developed and approved by the Department of Public Health, based on the recommendations of Emergency Medical Care Advisory Board (EMCAB) and its…

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CMS Preparedness Rule for Hospice with marked up Interpretive Guidance

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CMS Preparedness Rule – Resources at Your Fingertips

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HIPAA Emergency Fact Sheet

This guide is designed to answer frequently asked questions regarding the release of information about patients following an incident. This guide does NOT replace the…

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National Health Security Strategy and Implementation Plan 2015-18

The NHSS 2015–2018 seeks to inform policies and programs; encourage coordinated planning and activities; and guide prioritization of investments of time, talents, funds, and other…

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COVID-19 Vaccine Development News and Planning Resources

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MA COVID-19 Vaccination Plan – INTERIM DRAFT

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COVID-19 Vaccination Program Playbook for Jurisdiction Operations

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2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Fact Sheet

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Pediatric Preparedness Exercise Resource Kit

The purpose of this American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Pediatric and Public Health Preparedness Exercise Resource Kit is to provide the tools and templates to…

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Public Health Planning Toolkit for At-Risk Individuals with Access and Functional Needs

A compilation of resources to assist in public health preparedness planning for individuals with access and functional needs.

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CDC Pandemic Influenza Community Mitigation Guidelines

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CDC Pandemic Influenza Community Mitigation Guidelines Technical Reports 1 and 2 in Full

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MA DPH Measles Fact Sheet – Multiple Languages

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Measles Chapter – MA DPH Guide to Surveillance, Reporting, and Control

This chapter from the MA DPH guide to disease surveillance, reporting, and control contains information about measles in general, reporting criteria and requirements, lab testing…

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MMR Vaccination FAQs for Healthcare Providers

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Measles Information for Parents of Young Children – Available in English and Spanish

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CDC Measles Website

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CDC Measles Outbreak Toolkit for Local and State Health Departments

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MA DPH Clinical Alert – Measles

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Building Cultures of Preparedness

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Ready or Not 2019: Protecting the Public’s Health From Diseases, Disasters and Bioterrorism

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2018 Public Health Emergency Preparedness Capabilities – National Standards for State and Local Planning

These are the national standards for public health preparedness capability-based planning and will assist planners in identifying gaps in preparedness, determining the specific jurisdictional priorities,…

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Emergency Dispensing Sites: A Guide for Planning for Medical Countermeasures Dispensing Operations

Each city and town should be covered by a written plan to dispense emergency MCM to its residents, workers, and visitors. This EDS Planning Guide,…

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Be Prepared for the Unexpected – Public Health Pearls of Wisdom

This project aimed to preserve the institutional memory of former health department employees with over 250 years of combined experience. These video-driven trainings serve to…

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Enhancing Public Health Emergency Preparedness for Special Needs Populations – a Toolkit for State and Local Planning and Response

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Public Health Workbook to Define, Locate, and Reach Special Vulnerable and At-Risk Populations in an Emergency

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Preparing for Public Health Emergencies – A Planning Aid for Public Health and Healthcare Professionals

A compendium of descriptions of the possible consequences of disasters that would be useful for officials in public health, healthcare, and emergency management. This guide…

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Crosswalk of FEMA Mission Areas and Core Capabilities with PHEP Capabilities

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Health Sector Resilience Checklist for High-Consequence Infectious Diseases

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Healthcare Coop and Recovery Planning – Concepts Principles Templates and Resources

This document is a collection of resources, ideas, templates, references and hyperlinks to additional information relating to Healthcare Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Healthcare Disaster…

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Do No Harm 2.0

Chapter One—“Why Should We Care?”—gives a high-level overview describing the cybersecurity challenges and constraints facing the healthcare sector. Some of…

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CDC Pandemic Influenza Community Mitigation Guidelines

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CDC Pandemic Influenza Community Mitigation Guidelines Technical Reports 1 and 2 in Full

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Ready or Not 2019: Protecting the Public’s Health From Diseases, Disasters and Bioterrorism

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W MA Medical Reserve Corps

The Medical Reserve Corps is a community-based, civilian volunteer program that helps build the public health infrastructure of communities nationwide. Each MRC unit is organized…

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W MA Spontaneous Volunteer Management Plan

Authored by the W MA Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) in 2013, the Spontaneous Volunteer Management Plan provides guidance for safe, efficient and scalable volunteer management.…

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W MA HMCC Hazard Vulnerability Assessment June 2019

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W MA HMCC Member Discussion Forums Guidebook

This guide is designed to assist HMCC members in getting setup to participate in member discussion forums by providing an…

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