Wednesday, October 26, 2005

Guide urges attention to community initiatives to plan for and respond to catastrophic events

The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations issued astep-by-step guide, "Standing Together: An Emergency Planning Guide for America's Communities," for small, rural and suburban communities to both prepare for and successfully respond to major local and regional emergencies – whether they be hurricanes, floods, terrorist attacks, major infectious outbreaks, hazardous materials spills, or other catastrophic occurrences.

For More Information: Visit the JCAHO Newsroom.

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