The state Department of Health (DOH) has posted information on the actions that providers should take to prepare for the upcoming winter weather season. See here. DOH recommends that all facilities…
Earlier today, Governor Cuomo declared a State of Emergency for Cayuga, Chautauqua, Cortland, Dutchess, Erie, Essex, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Oneida, Saratoga and Warren Counties due to heavy rains and high…
The state Department of Health (DOH) has revised its letter and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the process for providers to report a cybersecurity event. According to this notice, providers…
The Lower Hudson Valley Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition (HEPC) will be conducting its third Coalition Surge Test (CST) exercise in late February/early March 2020. (more…)
On September 26, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., the Western and Finger Lakes Region Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition (HEPC) will hold its first meeting of a Home Health and Hospice Workgroup. (more…)
Emergency preparedness drill participation and completion rates from two exercises held in June suggest that providers need continuing assistance in fulfilling required emergency preparedness protocols. (more…)
Newly reported survey results by the University of Michigan find that 1 in 5 older adults experienced a serious emergency event in the past year, and many were underprepared.
While the state Department of Health (DOH) says Hurricane Dorian is not expected to wage a serious coastal impact in New York State, DOH reminds providers that circumstances can always change, and it is imperative for providers to ensure that their emergency preparedness plans and operations are ready.
The state Department of Health (DOH) is implementing a new notification protocol that providers should use to inform the Department when they have experienced a potential cybersecurity incident at their facility or agency. (more…)
The Western and Finger Lakes Region Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition (HEPC) will be offering a workgroup for home health and hospice partners. Please consider registering your emergency preparedness teams to be a part of this discussion. (more…)
