COVID-19 Operational Documents & Response Tools
COVID-19 Pandemic Healthcare Surge Strategies Framework The COVID-19 Pandemic Healthcare Surge Strategies Framework is a regional guide for identifying healthcare delivery system-specific response roles, opportunities for cross-sectoral and multi-jurisdictional coordination and collaboration, and recommended actions to decrease the burden of anticipated or actual patient surge incidents and support novel response tactics. This framework is intended […]
NWHRN COVID-19 Response Presentation for Seattle City Council Briefing
On April 13, 2020 the Northwest Healthcare Response Network’s Executive Director, Onora Lien, was asked to present at the Seattle City Council – Council Briefing. Below you will find the video of the presentation focusing on the COVID-19 response in Washington State. The NWHRN presentation begins at -1.25. This video is also available on the […]
HCID Workshop Photos
2019 High Consequence Infectious Disease Workshop
The following is information from the November 6, 2019 High Consequence Infectious Disease Workshop The 2014-2015 West Africa Ebola outbreak was one of the deadliest high consequence infectious disease outbreaks in history. In the wake out the outbreak, the National Ebola Treatment and Education Center (NETEC) was developed and provides the ability for training and […]
Scarce Resource Management and Crisis Standards of Care
Scarce Resource Management and Crisis Standards of Care Overview and Materials The development of the Scarce Resource Management and Crisis Standards of Care materials below started in 2012 with the Central District Disaster Clinical Advisory Committee (DCAC Central). The updates and ongoing guidance continues with the WA State DMAC. This work is built upon evidence-based […]
Pediatric Workshop Materials
Pediatric Workshop Materials Children are particularly vulnerable during disasters and have different medical and emotional needs than adults. Many reports have identified the gaps that exist in pediatric care throughout the U.S. The Network has developed numerous trainings and resources to close that gap. The Network has conducted pediatric specific trainings providing opportunities for clinicians […]
Hazard Vulnerability Assessments (HVAs)
Hazard Vulnerability Assessments (HVAs) Before disasters happen, The Network leads multi-agency and cross-jurisdictional initiatives across the region to prepare healthcare organizations and our response partners through collaborative planning, information sharing, engagement, training, exercises and advocacy. To help assure preparedness and response activities align with identified healthcare and regional vulnerabilities, NWHRN collaborated with tribal, healthcare, public […]
Regional Healthcare Systems Emergency Response Plan Training
This training, conducted on May 11, 2018, described the Network’s Regional Healthcare Systems Emergency Response Plan. It covered the following topics: Key components of the Regional Healthcare Systems Emergency Response Plan Outline processes for healthcare, Coalition, and local health jurisdiction coordination during a response Roles and responsibilities of key partners in response About the Plan: […]
FAQ: Changes to Washington’s Healthcare Coalitions
Updated 06.12.18 The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is restructuring the state’s healthcare coalitions. As of July 1, 2018, the state will consolidate its six coalitions into two: an Eastern and a Western Washington coalition. The Northwest Healthcare Response Network (the Network) will become the healthcare coalition for most of Western Washington. Our mission […]
Clinic Disaster Preparedness
Healthcare clinics and outpatient services are a vital part of the healthcare system response during a disaster. However, many clinics and outpatient services and their staff are unprepared for disaster. This online training series will provide basic disaster preparedness training that staff can participate in at a time of their choosing. Students who successfully pass […]