Two AHA guides offer strategies for hospitals and health systems in preparing for public health emergencies and disasters and managing cybersecurity incidents. “Strategies for Medical Surge Management During Public Emergencies” organizes strategies around the four S’s — staffing, supply, space and systems — a framework to protect patients, support teams and sustain critical operations when they are needed most. “Strategies for Cyber Preparedness in Health Care” helps hospitals and health systems manage disruption, safeguard patients and ensure continuity of care when cyber incidents occur. Both resources are part of the Convening Leaders for Emergency and Response initiative. 

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and other U.S. and international agencies July 29 released joint guidance outlining minimum elements for a…
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John Riggi, AHA national advisor for cybersecurity and risk, shares insights from a conversation with two FBI leaders about the surge of cyberattacks on the U.…
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention July 28 reported 18,207 confirmed or suspected cases of cyclosporiasis across the U.S. from the current outbreak…
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a resource to help front-line healthcare workers prepare and train for treating patients with…
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Earlier this year, the FBI launched a two-month national campaign, Operation Winter SHIELD (Securing Homeland Infrastructure by Enhancing Layered Defense),…
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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and other U.S. and international partners July 22 released an updated advisory on Iranian-affiliated cyber…