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Emergency Readiness and Crisis Response – 7 Critical Steps

Many health care organizations were not adequately prepared to respond to COVID-19 due to its uncertainty and unpredictability. Emergency preparedness depends heavily on the assessment of potential hazards and threats in advance.

If risk calculations aren’t inclusive of all factors and lessons learned, emergency operations plans may not adequately address the needs associated with future pandemics.

How can your organization be better prepared?