Author:
Kassmeier Michele D.,Medcalf Sharon,Hansen Keith,Smith Philip W.
Abstract
AbstractObjectiveTo develop a tool that assesses disaster-planning strategies used by Home Health Agencies (HHAs) throughout Nebraska.MethodsA survey of HHAs in Nebraska was created, distributed, and analyzed to assess and gain information about their written disaster plans. Part 1 of this 2-part survey identified agencies with written disaster plans and collected basic information about plan and structure. Part 2 identified detailed characteristics of the HHA and their pandemic influenza plans. Also, pandemic influenza preparedness of HHAs was assessed and compared to other health care institutions.ResultsMore than 90% of the HHAs that responded to the survey reported that they have written disaster plans; almost half of the plans address strategies for surge capacity. The majority of HHAs with plans also have disaster-specific plans for pandemic influenza preparedness. Our findings suggest that Nebraska HHAs have taken substantial steps toward preparedness, although individual plans may vary considerably.ConclusionsThis survey provides a first step at evaluating HHA disaster preparedness plans. It also demonstrates that Nebraska HHAs have taken substantial steps toward being prepared, although individual plans vary widely. (Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2013;0:1–9)
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Subject
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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