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How To Prepare for a Blizzard: Hospital and Health System Edition

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Develop and update your emergency response plan As an individual citizen, dealing with blizzard conditions is challenging enough, but as a healthcare leader, there are many more variables and dependencies to cover. Hospitals must: Test backup generators regularly and ensure they have enough fuel or power to last several days.

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Nurse Leaders Are Critical to the Future of Nursing

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The past five years have tested the resilience of nurses like never before in our lifetimes. In this article, well explore how well we are positioning our nurse leaders to tackle healthcares challenges, and what healthcare leaders still need to do to ensure that nurses can help shape the future.

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How to Prepare for an Ice Storm: Essential Tips to Stay Safe and Warm

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Establish an emergency response plan : Every healthcare facility should have a detailed ice storm preparedness plan that includes staffing strategies, emergency power solutions, and patient care protocols. Backup generators should be tested and fully fueled in advance. Heres how healthcare facilities can stay ready.