All Guidance Documents Library
Federal Guidance Documents
Fentanyl – Safety Recommendations for First Responders
New CMS Emergency Management Rules (11/2016)
Quick Reference Guide to New CMS Rules (11/2016)
2017-2022 Health Care Preparedness & Response Capabilities (ASPR)
Emergency Preparedness Checklist
Influx of Fentanyl-laced Counterfeit Pills
Hometown Security Facts (Dept of Homeland Security)
DHS – Tools and Resources to Help Businesses Plan, Prepare, and Protect from an Attack
Active Shooter Awareness / Safety / Response Videos
Hospital Surge Evaluation Tool for Hospitals (HHS)
CMS Proposed Rule Change – Emergency Preparedness (Hospitals and Providers)
Hospital Incident Command (HICS) 2014 Guidebook
Adapting Standards of Care under Extreme Conditions
Incident Planning Guide (IPG’s) Appendix E
National Guidance for Healthcare System Preparedness
The Role of the Disaster Coalition
Altered Standards of Care in Mass Casualty Events
CDC Preparedness and Response to a Mass Casualty Event Resulting from Terrorist Use of Explosives
Helping Youth After Community Trauma – Tips for Educators
Medical Surge – The Healthcare Coalition in Emergency Response & Recovery
Responding-to-Medical-Surge-in-Rural-Communities (NACCHO Report Sept 2014)
Ready Responder – Emergency Planning for First Responders and Their Families
Mental Health Response to Community Disasters – Terrorism and Disease Center Fact Sheet
FEMA – Link to Independent Study ICS & NIMS Courses
State and Regional Guidance Documents
DOH-BPR Strategic Priorities 2017-2022 (DRAFT)
Region 4 TBHMPC Gap Analysis – Mitigation Summary (4-20-16)
Disaster Preparedness for People with Cancer
Psychological Fist Aid for Nursing Homes (Second Edition)
Tips for Retaining and Caring for Staff after a Disaster
Health & Medical Response to Active Shooter (Discussion Paper) 6-17-2016
Link to Long Term Care Preparedness Resources
Medical Countermeasures for Children
in Public Health Emergencies
“Comprehensive Emergency Management Plans – Tips for Crafting Successful Plans”
Psychosocial Support to Children and Families Following Disasters and Crises
Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
Florida Healthcare Association (Representing Florida’s LTC Centers)
L A County Sheriff’s Video Surviving an Active Shooter (9:22)
Florida Healthcare Coalition Executive Summary
Florida Introduction to Healthcare Coalitions
Florida Healthcare Coalitions (FAQ)
Florida Healthcare Coalitions (All Regions Map)
State of Florida Healthcare Coalition Guiding Principles
Florida Healthcare Coalition Task Force Healthcare Coalition Requirements
Medical Surge – The Healthcare Coalition in Emergency Response & Recovery
Hospital Medical Surge Planning for Mass Casualty Incidents
Mental Health Response to Community Disasters – Terrorism and Disease Center Fact Sheet
Florida Long Term Care Emergency Preparedness Website (Excellent LTC Resource)
Florida Public Health and Healthcare Preparedness 2012–2014 Strategic Plan
Florida Public Health and Healthcare Preparedness 2014-17 Strategic Plan
Florida Domestic Security Strategic Plan 2015 – 2017