Resources
Helpful information and links to important resources both locally and nationally.
This is a TEST: Community Reception Center (CRC)
This is a TEST: Community Reception Center (CRC)
Overview
This is a TEST CRC Edition (TEST CRC) is a training and exercise simulation tool that helps participants understand specific roles and responsibilities at a community reception center (CRC) during a radiation emergency. The game uses a serious collaborative design to bridge the gap between discussion and operational exercises. It uses narrative-based problems to foster teamwork and discussion of resource management.
This is a TEST: Points of Dispensing (POD)
This is a TEST: Points of Dispensing (POD)
This is a TEST POD Edition (TEST POD) is a training and exercise simulation tool that helps participants understand specific roles and responsibilities at a POD during a public health emergency. The game uses a serious collaborative design to bridge the gap between discussion and operational exercises. It uses narrative-based problems to foster teamwork and discussion of resource management.
Family Reunification Resources
American Academy of Pediatrics
Family Reunification Following Disasters: A Planning Tool for Health Care Facilities
Family Separation and Reunification in Disasters
Western Massachusetts Region Homeland Security Advisory Council (WRHSAC)
Family Reunification Template Training Modules
FEMA
CDC
Caring for Children in a Disaster – Reunification
READINESS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR SCHOOLS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER
Family Reunification Resource Guide
ASPR
Tips for Healthcare Facilities: Assisting Families and Loved Ones after a Mass Casualty Incident
EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center
Patient Tracking & Family Reunification
COOP(Continuity of Operations Plan) and CEMP (Comprehensive Emergency Management Planning) by BOLDplanning
The Southwest Florida Healthcare Coalition is happy to be able to sponsor these tools, so they can be offered to you at no cost as a value-added Coalition member benefit.
5 Ways These Tools Can Help You:
- Quickly create a COOP and CEMP that meet state and federal requirements
- Invite team members to work together in real-time
- Mobile-friendly, with a companion app that allows you to access your emergency plans on the go
- Planning tutorials and best practices embedded in the software
- Make data-driven decisions with the reporting features
COOP planning is a preparedness effort to ensure an organization’s Essential Functions (ESFs) continue to be performed during a critical situation. Any event that makes it impossible for employees to work in their regular facility could result in the activation of a COOP plan.
A COOP answers the following basic questions for an organization facing a disruption:
- Where could/would we go?
- How would we communicate and what would we say?
- What do we do and what functions are most important?
- What equipment is needed to continue our job?
Through insightful analysis, skillful facilitation, and expert guidance, BOLDplanning’s CEMP process helps you develop a big-picture Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP).
Your CEMP will follow guidance from FEMA’s Comprehensive Preparedness Guidance (CPG 101 & 201), the National Response Framework (NRF), and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
The Florida Healthcare Coalitions website to access these tools is loacted at flhcc.boldplanning.com
- You will need to contact [email protected] to set up a plan and provide you access to the application.
“I really like the bold planning product for the healthcare facilities to put their CEMP’s together. It is a great tool. Collier uses it for our COOP planning. What’s really nice is that once the plan is complete it can be printed as a whole document. Then these facilities can complete the criteria to submit it as a single document.”
Amy R. Howard, FPEM
Emergency Management Coordinator,
Multi-Hazards Planner
Collier County, FL
FLHCC COOP Coalition Member Guide
FLHCC COOP – Final Single Quick Start Guide
FLHCC CEMP Coalition Member Guide
FLHCC CEMP – Final Single Quick Start Guide
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Public Safety Agencies, such as Law Enforcement, are in the best position to deter, detect, and investigate unauthorized or unsafe UAS operations. While drones can serve as a useful tool, these agencies also have an important role in protecting the public from unsafe and unauthorized drone operations. This information will help law enforcement and public safety professionals understand safe drone operations and their authority.
Operate a Drone, Start a Drone Program
Understand Your Authority: Handling Sightings and Reports
Access Our Public Safety Toolkit
FAA Contacts for Law Enforcement
Public Safety Unmanned Aircraft System Resource Guide
Florida Hospital Association (FHA)
Founded in 1927, the Florida Hospital Association is the leading voice for health care in the State of Florida. Through representation and advocacy, education and informational services, the Florida Hospital Association supports the mission of over 200 hospitals and health care systems to provide the highest quality of care to the patients we serve. Led by President and CEO Mary Mayhew, the Florida Hospital Association is located in Tallahassee and is governed by a Board of Trustees and officers elected by the member institutions.
Florida Department of Health (DOH)
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) was established by the Florida Legislature in 1996, however public health has its roots in Florida dating back to 1888 with the creation of the Florida State Board of Health.
In 2007, the first-ever State Surgeon General was established to spearhead the efforts of DOH, thereby designating a health officer to
oversee all matters of public health. The Surgeon General’s role is to be the state’s leading advocate for wellness and disease prevention.
The State Surgeon General, who serves as the State Health Officer and is directly appointed by Florida’s Governor, and confirmed by the
Florida Senate. DOH has four deputy secretaries that oversee all of its business and programmatic operations.
The Florida Department of Health (DOH)
DOH All Hazards Resource Center
Florida Special Needs Registry
Make a Plan | Florida Department of Health
Community Health Assessment Resource Tool Set
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Prior to opening a healthcare facility that has undergone extensive water and wind damage, inspections need to be conducted to determine if the building is salvageable. If the decision is made to proceed with recovery and remediation, building and life safety inspections must be completed before any restoration work is done to the facility. Parts I – IV describe those activities that need to be completed. Parts V – VII provide guidance for infection control review of facilities to be done before the hospital can reopen.
Prior to opening any portion of a facility such as emergency rooms or clinics, adequate support services need to be available to provide quality care in a safe environment. Contracting with outside services could be considered.
Certification for occupancy must be obtained prior to reopening the facility. Regulations regarding healthcare facility certification and licensing differ from state to state. Refer to specific state and local government resources for more information.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is the lead Federal agency charged with improving the safety and quality of healthcare for all Americans. AHRQ develops the knowledge, tools, and data needed to improve the healthcare system and help consumers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers make informed health decisions.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s (AHRQ)
Congressional District Health Dashboard
American National Red Cross
The American Red Cross, also known as the American National Red Cross, is a non-profit humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and disaster preparedness education in the United States.
Ready Rating Program The American Red Cross Ready Rating program is a free, self-guided program designed to help businesses, organizations and schools become better prepared for emergencies. Members complete a ReadyGo or ReadyAdvance assessment and have access to tools, tips and best practices to help improve their level of preparedness.
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