Emergency Preparedness

Emergency preparedness ensures healthcare systems prepare for and adapt to future public health challenges and emergencies, including extreme weather events, infectious diseases and pandemics, human-caused events, and cyber-attacks. 

How the Midwest QIN-QIO Supports Emergency Preparedness

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The Midwest QIN-QIO works with healthcare organizations to assess readiness for emergency management, develop a comprehensive emergency preparedness plan, build system level capacity for rapid response, and assist with operationalizing plans to prepare for public health and other emergencies. 

Whether you need help developing your first emergency preparedness plan or enhancing your existing protocols, the Midwest QIN-QIO offers expert guidance on hazard assessment, staff training, supply management, and coordination with local emergency services to strengthen your facility's readiness.

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Using the programming and resources compliance with National Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) standards, we can come alongside you to assist with:

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Developing, conducting, and evaluating emergency preparedness exercises to support a robust Emergency Operations Plan

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Completing or updating a Hazard Vulnerability Assessment and integrating results into the Emergency Operations Plan

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Coordinating and collaborating with external partners to ensure communications are strong

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Providing technical guidance on compiling After-Action Reports and Improvement Plans following exercise or real-world events

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