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Preparedness & Response

Hospital emergency preparedness and response is fundamental to community resiliency.

These planning resources establish hospital readiness, and provide a proven response and recovery framework, for before, during and after an emergency.

Stages of an Emergency

01. Preparedness

Preparedness are steps taken to ensure safety before, during and after an emergency. It is a continuous cycle of planning, organizing, training, equipping, exercising, evaluating and taking corrective action in an effort to ensure effective coordination during incident response.

02. Response

Response takes place in the initial minutes of an emergency and involves repeated assessment, planning, action and review to respond appropriately to needs and capacities as they evolve.

03. Mitigation

Mitigation is the effort to reduce the loss of life and property by lessening the impact of incidents.

04. Recovery

Recovery is the phase of the emergency from the point of incident stabilization to a return to a “normal” state.

MHA Resources

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA’s mission is to lead America to prepare for, prevent, respond to, and recover from disasters with a vision of “A Nation Prepared.”  The agency offers several resources to help people before, during, and after disasters.

National Incident Management System

FEMA’s National Incident Management System provides a common, nationwide approach to enable the whole community to work together to manage all threats and hazards. NIMS applies to all incidents, regardless of cause, size, location, or complexity. NIMS retains key concepts and principles while incorporating lessons learned from exercises and real-world incidents, best practices, and changes in national policy.

MHA Resources

FEMA Resources

Supply Chain Shortage Reporting Tool

To support ongoing health care system pharmaceutical and supply chain shortages, hospitals are encouraged to report any supply chain disruptions as they arise in one of two ways. The information provided will  improve situational awareness and allow MHA to facilitate technical support and coordination among local, state and federal entities as deemed necessary. This information also will help MHA understand the extent and impact of the shortage to inform advocacy efforts and provide technical assistance to mitigate shortages.

To help spread the word, print this flyer and display it in key areas within your facility. 

1. EMResource

This platform is the preferred central source of reporting this information. Log in to EMResource and report the shortage by clicking the shortage reporting button near the top of the screen. If you have questions specific to EMResource or would like to request access, please contact Carissa Van Hunnik.
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2. Complete this online survey.

Contact An Expert

Carissa Van Hunnik

Carissa Van Hunnik

Manager of Emergency Preparedness/Coalition Administrative Liaison

Send Email

573-893-3700 | ext. 1329

Kara Amann Kale

Kara Amann-Kale

Director of Hospital Preparedness Programs

Send Email

573-893-3700 | ext. 1402

Keri Barclay

Keri Barclay

Manager of Clinical Preparedness/Coalition Administrative Liaison

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573-893-3700 | ext. 1407

Mutual Aid Agreement

The Missouri Hospital Mutual Aid Agreement establishes a coordinated system through which hospitals throughout Missouri and in adjoining states will provide mutual aid to each other as necessary to support emergency medical care needs in a medical disaster.

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