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On-Demand Educational Webinars
Tuesday, September 19, 2017Speaker: James K Lathrop, Vice President, Koffel Associates Inc.TAKE A QUIZ
Monograph
Lessons learned from previous disasters, explains how to assess vulnerabilities, and suggests new ways to safeguard emergency power through new technologies, innovative protocols, and information sharing.
On-Demand Educational Webinars
Recorded April 12, 2016Speaker: Terry Soloman, Esq.
On-Demand Educational Webinars
Recorded October 27, 2016Speakers: Joe Fiorito, Caterpillar Inc., Electric Power Division, Rental Manager; Ben Thomas, Caterpillar Inc., Electric Power Division, North American Product Support ManagerA well-designed emergency power system is a quality asset to health care facilities by providing uninterrupted patient care and comfort during routine power outages, as well as through unplanned outages. This webinar will cover disaster preparedness, contingency and emergency response plans, and emergency system maintenance considerations.
On-Demand Educational Webinars
Recorded May 24, 2016This webinar was jointly offered by ASHE and the Association for the Healthcare Environment.
Compliance Tools
Use this HVA tool to assist your multidisciplinary group in assessing and prioritizing exercises for potential hazards/risk.
Monograph
Ensure the safety of your patients with a proper risk assessment of medical equipment. ASHE's monograph provides insights and best practices.
Videos
Speakers: Steve Spaanbroek, Hank Wheeler & Mark EtheridgeWhen natural disasters challenge the delivery of patient care, the infrastructure of a health care facility becomes more important than ever. In this session, two individuals whose health care facilities were severely affected by natural disasters will discuss how their organizations prepared for, responded to, and are now planning ahead for out-of-the ordinary events — be it a storm, a rapid influx of patients, or the failure of a utility that supports the facility.
Monograph
This literature review looks at the effects of room ventilation rates on airborne disease transmission in health care facilities.
Videos
Lessons learned from the perspective of health care facility managers, clinicians, and executive staffSpeaker: ASHEIn 2011 a tornado in Joplin, Missouri, devastated a community, including Mercy hospital. Mercy’s incredible story offers an opportunity to assess your facility’s emergency preparedness and to use their lessons learned to better prepare for potential future emergencies. 
Videos
Speakers: David Stymiest and Jason D'AntonaDOWNLOAD PRESENTATION  
Monograph
Learn about the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) with the ASHE management monograph. Improve your hospital's emergency preparedness.