Health & Human Services Management

Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities in the Provision of Disaster Mass Care, Housing & Human Services

Reference guide from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides information on disability related guidelines for use by those who serve individuals with disabilities in emergency preparedness and disaster relief.

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At-Risk Populations in Emergencies: A Review of State & Local Stories, Tools & Practices

Guide from the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials contains evidence-based guidance on the protection of at-risk populations during an influenza pandemic. Public health, emergency management, universities and community organizations participated in developing these tools and practices. This link opens a PDF document.

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Checklist for Emergency Management Specialists

Checklist from the Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to help its Regional Emergency Management Specialists and partners develop operational plans in preparation for a disaster. This link opens a PDF document.
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Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 301--Interim Emergency Management Planning Guide for Special Needs Populations

Guide for state, territorial, tribal and local emergency managers in developing emergency operations plans (EOPs) that take into account the needs of the entire population, including people with disabilities. This link opens a PDF document.

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Disaster Alternate Care Facility Selection Tool

Information from the Department of Health and Human Services about two interactive computer tools that allow users to input information on their specific medical care needs, and receive feedback on which facilities can become alternate care sites or which patients can appropriately be moved to those sites. These tools are very important during a public health emergency which can strain the capacity of hospitals and other traditional places that deliver medical services.

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Disaster Case Management Implementation Guide

Information on how to organize and provide a timely, coordinated approach to assess disaster-related needs as well as existing health care, mental health and human services needs that could adversely impact an individual's recovery. This link opens a PDF document.
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Emergency Management Webcasts

A series of Webcasts and Webinars on a variety of emergency preparedness topics by federal and state government agencies and other organizations. Includes information about taking care of special needs populations during disasters, preparing for the flu season and handling mental health concerns in emergency planning, response and recovery.
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Emergency Mental Health & Traumatic Stress

Information on coping with the aftermath of a disaster.
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FEMA's Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 101--A Guide for All-Hazard Emergency Operations Planning

This guide helps emergency managers in state, territorial, local and tribal governments to develop and maintain a viable all-hazard Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), and explains the fundamentals of planning and decision making to help in the emergency planning process. The entire guide can be downloaded in PDF or Text formats.

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Federal Guidance to Assist States in Improving State-level Pandemic Influenza Operating Plans

Provides a framework to help states and territories improve and maintain their operating plans for responding to and sustaining operations during pandemic flu. Includes guidance on planning for at-risk individuals such as people with disabilities and individuals who are homeless.This link opens a PDF document.
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Fight Flu - A Flyer for First Responders

Flyer for first responders about H1N1 influenza. This link opens a PDF document.
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Guides for Hospitals on Emergency Evacuation, Assessment & Recovery

These guides help hospital planners and administrators make important decisions about how to protect patients and health care workers during emergencies. The Hospital Evacuation Decision Guide and the Hospital Assessment and Recovery Guide help hospitals assess the physical components of a hospital when a natural or manmade disaster, terrorist attack, or other catastrophic event threatens the soundness of a facility. These guides also look at how hospital personnel have coped under emergency situations in the past to better understand what factors should be considered when making evacuation, shelter-in-place and reoccupation decisions.

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Preparedness Planning for Home Health Care Providers

Information about the importance of reviewing emergency plans and procedures with patients and their families, including their health and medical needs; supplies that reflect changing patient needs; emergency contact information; and healthcare-related legal documents.
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Publications on Mental Health & Disaster Issues

Publications on mental health and disaster issues from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
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Recommendations for Responding to the Needs of Mental Health Consumers During a Disaster

Report on a meeting sponsored by SAMHSA's Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS). The meeting brought together mental health consumers, policymakers, providers, and others involved in the disaster response community to develop recommendations for improving disaster responses for people with mental illnesses. This link opens a PDF document.
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