American Hospital Association March 20, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic, opioid crisis and mpox outbreak. Hurricanes Ian and Fiona. Severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides in Kentucky. Wildfires and straight-line winds in New Mexico.
In 2022, all these events were declared public health emergencies by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR). Such a declaration accelerates access to funds, supplies and services for people and communities affected by the emergency, among other actions.
To help address threats to public health and safety, the AHA has convened a consortium of national public health and health care organizations to discuss cross-sectoral partnerships that have been successful in mitigating the effects of disasters such as disease outbreaks, severe weather events and mass shootings....
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