Public Health

More health-care institutions are investing resources to design, launch and sustain an integrated continuity of operations program.

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November 29, 2011

Rowan County, N.C., ambulances wirelessly transmit patient information to hospitals while en route.

By: Cristin Corcoran
November 18, 2011

Portland, Ore.’s Push Partner Registry helps dispense emergency medication in the 48 hours following a public health emergency.

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By: Corey McKenna
October 04, 2011

Speed of chemical identification and increased means of detection among advances despite funding and staffing challenges.

By: Jim McKay
September 09, 2011

Hospitals and law enforcement are better prepared to deal with a chemical or biological attack but key action is still needed.

By: Mitch Saruwatari
September 09, 2011

How the last 10 years impacted the future of health-care emergency management.

By: Patrick Jessee
September 06, 2011

When researching the medical effects of a dry chemical fire extinguisher exposure on a patient, critical analysis must be performed before stating with any degree of confidence that it is dangerous.

By: Greg Santa Maria
August 10, 2011

By jump-starting your emergency manager, you jump-start your program and head toward successful compliance.

By: Corey McKenna
August 09, 2011

Patient-tracking system is part of a suite of tools designed to aid in mass casualty incidents.

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July 12, 2011

The San Ramon Valley (Calif.) Fire Protection District has created a foundation to help distribute its “CPR needed” notification app to rescue and fire departments across the U.S.


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