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.
