Emergency Preparedness

Hospitals play a key role in emergency readiness throughout Indiana. As vital community resources, hospitals must be among the best prepared, alongside police, fire, rescue, and other public safety services.

New! Hospital Evacuation Decision Guide
A new guide from the AHRQ with guidance on when and how to order an evacuation.
http://www.ahrq.gov/prep/hospevacguide/

H1N1 Updates
Find the latetst information regarding the recent H1N1 outbreak.

Pan Flu: Preparing for the Second Wave
An updated presentation, which can be used to educate the general population at the hospitals about pandemic influenza.

Planning for Surge in Emergency Department; Waiver Description;Summary Sheet
Provides Indiana hospitals with practical information and tools to prepare for disaster situations.
An updated presentation, which can be used to educate the general population at hospitals about pandemic influenza.
National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza, Homeland Security Council, May 2006.
Health & Human Services, Pandemic Influenza Plan