Author: United States. Government Accountability Office
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 9781422308301
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Catastrophic Disasters: Enhanced Leadership, Capabilities, & Accountability Controls Will Improve the Effectiveness of the Nation’s Preparedness, Response & Recovery System
Author: United States. Government Accountability Office
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 9781422308301
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 9781422308301
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Catastrophic Disasters: Enhanced Leadership, Capabilities, & Accountability Controls will Improve the Effectiveness of the Nation’s Preparedness, Response, & Recovery System
Author:
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 9781422309469
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 9781422309469
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Disaster Recovery
Author: Stanley J. Czerwinski
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437921477
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
In the wake of the 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes, coordination and collaboration challenges created obstacles during the government¿s response and recovery efforts. Because of the many stakeholders involved in recovery, including all levels of government, it is critical to build collaborative relationships. This report presents examples of how federal, state, and local governments have effectively collaborated in the past. It reviewed 5 catastrophic disasters -- the Loma Prieta earthquake (Calif., 1989), Hurricane Andrew (Florida, 1992), the Northridge earthquake (Calif., 1994), the Kobe earthquake (Japan, 1995), and the Grand Forks/Red River flood (N. Dakota and Minn., 1997) -- to identify recovery lessons. Includes recommend. Illus.
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437921477
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
In the wake of the 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes, coordination and collaboration challenges created obstacles during the government¿s response and recovery efforts. Because of the many stakeholders involved in recovery, including all levels of government, it is critical to build collaborative relationships. This report presents examples of how federal, state, and local governments have effectively collaborated in the past. It reviewed 5 catastrophic disasters -- the Loma Prieta earthquake (Calif., 1989), Hurricane Andrew (Florida, 1992), the Northridge earthquake (Calif., 1994), the Kobe earthquake (Japan, 1995), and the Grand Forks/Red River flood (N. Dakota and Minn., 1997) -- to identify recovery lessons. Includes recommend. Illus.
IRS Management
Author: Bernice Steinhardt
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437917763
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
The IRS collects the revenues that fund the fed. gov¿t. and issues billions of dollars in refunds. Consequently, IRS's ability to demonstrate agility and speed in restoring its functions after a disruption is vital to the gov¿t. and the economy. This report: (1) identified the definition and attributes of organizational resilience; (2) examined the extent to which these attributes are exhibited within IRS; and (3) reviewed the challenges and opportunities faced by the IRS in becoming more resilient. The auditor reviewed IRS human capital and emergency preparedness policies and strategic plans, observed campus operations and emergency working group meetings, and interviewed officials from headquarters and each of the four business units. Illus.
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437917763
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
The IRS collects the revenues that fund the fed. gov¿t. and issues billions of dollars in refunds. Consequently, IRS's ability to demonstrate agility and speed in restoring its functions after a disruption is vital to the gov¿t. and the economy. This report: (1) identified the definition and attributes of organizational resilience; (2) examined the extent to which these attributes are exhibited within IRS; and (3) reviewed the challenges and opportunities faced by the IRS in becoming more resilient. The auditor reviewed IRS human capital and emergency preparedness policies and strategic plans, observed campus operations and emergency working group meetings, and interviewed officials from headquarters and each of the four business units. Illus.
Health-Care-Associated Infections in Hospitals
Author: Cynthia A. Bascetta
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437903835
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 67
Book Description
According to the CDC, health-care-associated infections (HAI) are estimated to be 1 of the top 10 causes of death in the U.S. HAI¿s are infections that patients acquire while receiving treatment for other conditions. The author examined: (1) CDC¿s guidelines for hospitals to reduce or prevent HAI¿s and what the Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) does to promote their implementation; (2) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services¿ (CMS) and hospital accrediting organizations¿ required standards for hospitals to reduce or prevent HAI¿s and how compliance is assessed; and (3) HHS programs that collect data related to HAI¿s and integration of the data across HHS. Includes recommendations. Charts and tables.
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437903835
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 67
Book Description
According to the CDC, health-care-associated infections (HAI) are estimated to be 1 of the top 10 causes of death in the U.S. HAI¿s are infections that patients acquire while receiving treatment for other conditions. The author examined: (1) CDC¿s guidelines for hospitals to reduce or prevent HAI¿s and what the Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) does to promote their implementation; (2) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services¿ (CMS) and hospital accrediting organizations¿ required standards for hospitals to reduce or prevent HAI¿s and how compliance is assessed; and (3) HHS programs that collect data related to HAI¿s and integration of the data across HHS. Includes recommendations. Charts and tables.
Influenza Pandemic: Gaps in Pandemic Planning and Preparedness Need to be Addressed
Author: Bernice Steinhardt
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437920004
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
As the current H1N1 outbreak underscores, an influenza pandemic remains a real threat to our nation. Over the past 3 years, 12 reports have been issued and 4 testimonies to Congress have been held to help the nation better prepare for a possible pandemic. While a number of actions have been taken to plan for a pandemic, including developing a national strategy and implementation plan, many gaps in pandemic planning and preparedness still remain. This statement covers six thematic areas: (1) leadership, authority, and coordination; (2) detecting threats and managing risks; (3) planning, training, and exercising; (4) capacity to respond and recover; (5) information sharing and communication; and (6) performance and accountability. Illus.
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437920004
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
As the current H1N1 outbreak underscores, an influenza pandemic remains a real threat to our nation. Over the past 3 years, 12 reports have been issued and 4 testimonies to Congress have been held to help the nation better prepare for a possible pandemic. While a number of actions have been taken to plan for a pandemic, including developing a national strategy and implementation plan, many gaps in pandemic planning and preparedness still remain. This statement covers six thematic areas: (1) leadership, authority, and coordination; (2) detecting threats and managing risks; (3) planning, training, and exercising; (4) capacity to respond and recover; (5) information sharing and communication; and (6) performance and accountability. Illus.
Department of Homeland Security Status Report
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
Homeland Defense
Author: Davi M. D'Agostino
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437923887
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
DoD plays a support role in managing Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High-Yield Explosives (CBRNE) incidents, including providing capabilities to save lives, alleviate hardship or suffering, and minimize property damage. This report addresses the extent to which: (1) DoD's CBRNE consequence mgmt. plans and capabilities are integrated with other federal plans; (2) DoD has planned for and structured its force to provide CBRNE consequence management assistance; (3) DoD's CBRNE Consequence Mgmt. Response Forces (CCMRF) are prepared for their mission; and (4) DoD has CCMRF funding plans that are linked to requirements for specialized CBRNE capabilities. Includes recommendations. Charts and tables.
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437923887
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
DoD plays a support role in managing Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High-Yield Explosives (CBRNE) incidents, including providing capabilities to save lives, alleviate hardship or suffering, and minimize property damage. This report addresses the extent to which: (1) DoD's CBRNE consequence mgmt. plans and capabilities are integrated with other federal plans; (2) DoD has planned for and structured its force to provide CBRNE consequence management assistance; (3) DoD's CBRNE Consequence Mgmt. Response Forces (CCMRF) are prepared for their mission; and (4) DoD has CCMRF funding plans that are linked to requirements for specialized CBRNE capabilities. Includes recommendations. Charts and tables.
National Response Framework
Author: William O. Jenkins
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437906362
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Hurricane Katrina illustrated that effective preparation and response to a catastrophe requires a joint effort between fed., state, and local gov¿t. The Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS), through FEMA, is responsible for heading the joint effort. In Jan. 2008, DHS released the ¿National Response Framework¿ (NRF), a revision of the 2004 ¿National Response Plan,¿ the national preparation plan for all hazards. This report evaluates the extent to which: (1) DHS collaborated with non-fed. stakeholders in revising and updating the 2004 Plan into the 2008 NRF; and (2) FEMA has developed policies and procedures for managing future NRF revisions. Includes recommendations. Illustrations.
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437906362
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Hurricane Katrina illustrated that effective preparation and response to a catastrophe requires a joint effort between fed., state, and local gov¿t. The Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS), through FEMA, is responsible for heading the joint effort. In Jan. 2008, DHS released the ¿National Response Framework¿ (NRF), a revision of the 2004 ¿National Response Plan,¿ the national preparation plan for all hazards. This report evaluates the extent to which: (1) DHS collaborated with non-fed. stakeholders in revising and updating the 2004 Plan into the 2008 NRF; and (2) FEMA has developed policies and procedures for managing future NRF revisions. Includes recommendations. Illustrations.
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations for 2008
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Homeland Security
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 1664
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 1664
Book Description