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Book Detail
Edition: 1
Release: 2010-11-16
Publisher: Government Institutes
Binding: Paperback
ISBN/ASIN: 1605906808
Format: hardcover, kindle, PDF, EPUB

Establishing a Healthcare Emergency Response Coalition pdf
Description

In the event of a disaster or public health emergency, individual agencies and hospitals cannot always effectively act alone. In order to provide a collaborative, comprehensive system of planning and response a Healthcare Emergency Response Coalition (HERC) is needed. This book introduces the concept of a HERC and demonstrates why and how a HERC is among the most effective tools for health emergency response and preparedness. Establishing a Healthcare Emergency Response Coalition addresses all matters related to instituting and developing a successful HERC.

This Guide is based on Palm Beach County's experiences during the formation and implementation of their tried and tested HERC—now a national model—and can serve to direct your community in establishing its own HERC. It addresses the most fundamental questions of starting a HERC, such as

- What is a HERC?
- Why do we need a HERC?
- How do we start a HERC
- How should a HERC be structured?

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