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Boost communication for emergency preparedness
A new study from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations finds that community-based preparation for — and response to — disasters will require more effective communication and planning among hospitals, public health agencies, and community first responders such as fire, police, and emergency medical services, than currently exists. The study also found that national benchmarks are needed to measure and promote emergency preparedness planning.
The study — "Integrating Hospitals into Community Emergency Preparedness Planning"...
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