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The time to prepare for emergencies is long before they happen.
Emergencies come in all types and in all levels of intensity. The COVID-19 pandemic is a stark example of a global crisis that, while leaving physical structures whole, impacts the lives and livelihoods of millions of people.
Natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornados, and wildfires, on the other hand, can result in not only injury, illness, and death, but also can cause damage to homes, offices, clinics, hospitals, and other facilities, along with business and patient medical records.
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Mar 23, 2021 / News
APTA's Centennial Lecture Series launches on March 26 with an exploration of how the profession can get ready for the inevitable.
Apr 2, 2020 / Resource
This resource will help you to enhance and use your knowledge and skills in all stages of disaster management.
Oct 1, 2019 / Feature
PTs and PTAs have much to offer patients and health care teams before, during, and after disasters. Part of the challenge, however, is educating other providers about those benefits.
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Sep 27, 2021 / Roundup
PTs and PTAs can play important roles in emergency responses — if they're well-prepared.
Jul 31, 2019 / Open Access
These resources cover different aspects of disaster planning and management that can help you prepare for and get through an emergency.
Jul 31, 2019 / Article
Planning materials, templates, and help for providers in understanding their obligations under the CMS emergency preparedness regulations.
Jul 16, 2018 / Article
What you prepare for now, will only allow you to respond more compassionately and effectively in the future.