Listed below are a variety of Web sites providing information
on disaster planning, bioterrorism and more. These resources
will be helpful to hospitals as they evaluate their existing plans and consider areas for improvement.
American Hospital Association
(See the "Disaster Readiness Resources" section)
Texas Department of State Health Services
Biological Emergency Response Team
Texas Department of Public Safety
Emergency Management Division
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
National Disaster Medical System
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Network
Johns Hopkins University
Center for Civilian
Biodefense Studies
Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA)
Bioterrorism Hospital Preparedness
In Texas, direct questions regarding HRSA hospital preparedness grants to
Beverly Ray
Preparedness Program
512/458-7111
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THA Testifies
Read THA President/CEO Dan Stultz's Feb. 5, 2008, testimony to the House Public Health Committee regarding emergency preparedness.
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