The National Resource Center on Advancing Emergency Preparedness for Culturally Diverse Communities
Bookmark and Share
 

Community and Tribal Health Clinic Emergency Response Preparedness In Nevada: 2004 Report

Author(s):Nevada State Health Division Department Of Human Resources
Organization(s):Nevada State Health Division Department Of Human Resources
Location:Nevada
Year: 2004
Available at:health.nv.gov/PDFs/PHP/HealthClinicAssessment.pdf   (report broken link)
Description:

This study established a baseline for emergency preparedness in federally qualified health clinics (FQHCs) that serve 16 communities and 12 tribal populations in Nevada. The study showed that “Nevada’s community and tribal FQHCs were in need of inclusion in community emergency response planning and drills, expanded and updated communication capabilities and staff training.”

Language(s):English
Communities:General; American Indian or Alaska Native
Subtopic:
Phase 6 - Response
Phase 2 - Preparedness
Phase 4 - Physical Impact
Target Audience:Emergency Planners & Managers; Healthcare Providers; Public Health Professionals; Local/Community; Government; Hospitals
Resource Type:
Report
Quantitative Study