Whether the crisis is on a national or regional level, human-made or a natural disaster, health care delivery is critical to rapid identification and resolution of the situation. Lives and resources can be saved by forethought and action on the part of the health care community.
Without access to critical information at the opportune moment, the United States cannot adequately respond to medical emergencies in a timely and efficient manner. The National Preparedness and Response Task Force is the embodiment of the HIMSS Board of Directors commitment to advancing disaster management issues and solutions to its members and healthcare industry leaders. The NPR Task Force enables the nation’s health community to respond to crises by harnessing the power of information and information technology.
The National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Implementation Plan: A Roadmap for HIMSS Member Awareness and Involvement. A white paper presented by a Joint Work Group from the HIMSS Paitent Safety & Quality Improvement Steering Committee and the HIMSS National Preparedness and Response (NPR) Task Force. (September 11, 2006)
The National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Implementation Plan:
A Roadmap for HIMSS Member Awareness and Involvement
(June 2005) HIMSS Vantage Point Survey: National Response Plan
View the HIMSS Vantage Point survey results for NPR.
HIMSS NPR Task Force Provides Practical Interpretation of National Response Plan
One of the many sweeping changes affecting the nation and HIMSS members, as a result of recent Federal mandates, is the release of the National Response Plan or NRP.
