Emergency Preparedness Local/State/National Resources
Here are instructions for submission to the LDH portal. Templates for emergency plans are present for distinct healthcare providers. Best practices, technical assistance and directions from FEMA and the CDC are also included in Emergency Preparedness Resources at local, state and national levels.
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ESF-8 Portal and Applications User’s Guide
The ESF-8 Portal was created by the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) as a resource featuring tools and applications that are utilized to gather Emergency Status information on facilities licensed by the department. This resource has step-by-step instructions on how to submit and utilize the ESF-8 portal for emergency preparedness purposes and during statewide or local emergencies.
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Louisiana Department of Health: Health Standards - CMS Compliant Templates
LDH provides template emergency preparedness plans for healthcare, long term care, behavioral health and outpatient facilities.
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Louisiana Department of Health: Hospital Emergency Preparedness
LDH provides information on the emergency preparedness rules specifically for hospitals.
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Louisiana Department of Health: Nursing Home Emergency Preparedness
LDH provides information on the emergency preparedness rules specificially to nursing homes.
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ASPR Tracie-Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Information Gateway
ASPR Tracie provides information and technical assistance for the public and healthcare entities in emergency preparedness.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA
FEMA provides resources and information on current emergency situations occuring in the United States.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response
CDC provides resources for emergency health professionals with training tools and resources to prepare and respond to emergency situations.
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Healthcare Ready
Healthcare Ready provides best practice healthcare preparedness and response resources for healthcare organizations.