AHA & NJHA
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CDC
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- June 23, 2010
Hurricane Health & Safety Widgets
From CDC
The CDC Hurricane Health and Safety Tips widget provides weekly tips to help you stay safe and healthy throughout the hurricane season. In addition to the weekly tips, the widget provides important, timely tips whenever storms make landfall.
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- September 5, 2005
CDC Hurricane-Related Information for Health Care Professionals
The following articles are available:
Guidelines for the Management of Acute Diarrhea, Interim Immunization Recommendations for Individuals Displaced by Hurricane Katrina New! Sept 5
Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Vaccine Storage, Hand Hygiene in Emergency Situations, Interim Guidance for Healthcare Professionals Advising Travelers to Hurricane Affected Areas in the United States, Infection Control Prevention Guidance for Community Shelters Following Disasters,
Healthcare Water System Repair Following Disruption of Water Supply, Dialysis Care, Public Service Announcements, Chemical Agents, Environmental and Toxicology Resources, National Library of Medicine, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports, Printable Materials Index,
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- September 2, 2005
CDC Hurricane Disaster in the U.S.: Interim Health Recommendations for Relief Workers
Because of their potential exposures, relief workers are at increased risk for developing illness and injuries. In addition, they should be aware of potential hazards such as, downed power lines and security measures that may be imposed such as curfews to prevent looting.
Relief workers should plan for travel with the knowledge that there may be shortages of electricity, safe water, or food distribution systems in areas affected by the hurricane. They should try to pack to be as self-sufficient as possible and bring only those items necessary for their trip. In addition to a basic travel health kit, relief workers should bring the following items:
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CMS & HIPAA
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DHS, HHS & DHSS
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- March 28, 2008
Hurricane Playbook (EFS-8 Hurricane Response)
[Web Site]. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201.
This is the first in a series designed to "outline key options and recommended actions to support the HHS Secretary in directing and coordinating the HHS Emergency Support Function (EFS) #8, Public Health and Medical Services, response to disasters and other large scale emergencies."
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Mental Health
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Miscellaneous
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- August 10, 2008
Prepare for Hurricanes and Floods: Advice from the FDA
From U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Information for consumers during a hurricane or flood emergency. Content covers food, medicine, insulin, medical devices, vaccines and other biologics and taking care of pets.
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- September 9, 2005
VisualDx "Public Health Alert for Flood Victims: Vibrio Vulnificus"
From National Library of Medicine
The following message is from the National Library of Medicine, Sept. 8, 2005. As a public service, more information about Vibrio Vulnificus infections and other skin infections, including clinical images can be found at VisualDx http://www.visualdx.com/vibrio. This system is used in many hospitals, the U.S. Army and clinics throughout the county.
ANY hospital, clinic or public health location receiving or treating Katrina patients can IMMEDIATELY receive a time limited VisualDx license without fee. Please e-mail support@logicalimages.com to send a message to Logical Images with your request for VisualDx. Include your hospital contact information (Hospital name, address, phone number, contact person, title, e-mail address, and their phone number). Once this information is verified, Logical Images will provide you with the VisualDx system for your use in aiding these Katrina patients.
For more information about this trial, please contact: Art Papier MD
Chief Scientific Officer, Logical Images Inc., 3445 Winton Place, Suite 212
Rochester, New York.
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- September 6, 2005
New Jersey Medical Reserve Corps.
Please visit this website for answers to your questions regarding the NJ Medical Reserve Corps and to join on-line.
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