Resources
CATRAC EMResource
EMResource streamlines communications between medical response teams and healthcare providers by monitoring healthcare assets, emergency department capacity, and behavioral health and dialysis bed status. When the application is used 24/7 in all regional emergency departments, emergency medical services facilities, and dispatch centers, it becomes a highly effective mode of communication. Please contact the CATRAC office for more information.
CATRAC WebEOC
WebEOC is an internet-based platform allowing for secure and real-time sharing of information related to management of emergencies among emergency management personnel, first responder agencies and cooperating organizations. It is greatly utilized for situational awareness during an event and documentation. CATRAC provides WebEOC training quarterly to individuals who are new to WebEOC or need a refresher.
CMS Rule Changes & Emergency Preparedness
On September 8, 2016 the Federal Register posted the final rule Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Medicare and Medicaid Participating Providers and Suppliers. By November 16, 2017, all participating providers and suppliers must have a plan to adequately prepare for both natural and man-made disasters by coordinating with federal, state, tribal, regional and local emergency preparedness systems.
Videos
This link provides the Donning and Doffing procedures established by the CDC in conjunction with the Armstrong Institute, Association for Professionals in Infection (APIC), Miami University and Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA). It is broken out into modules so you can practice each step before putting it all together:
Ebola: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Donning and Doffing Procedures