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Author: United States. Government Accountability Office
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
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Total Pages: 150
ISBN-13: 9781422308301
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Total Pages: 148
ISBN-13: 9781422309469
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia
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Published: 2012
Total Pages: 120
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: William O. Jenkins
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Published: 2009-11
Total Pages: 123
ISBN-13: 1437917380
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHurricane Katrina, the most destructive disaster in our nation's history, highlighted gaps in preparedness for a catastrophic disaster. FEMA is the lead fed. agency responsible for developing a national preparedness system. The system includes policies and plans as well as exercises and assessments of capabilities across many public and private entities. This report assesses the extent to which FEMA has: (1) developed policies and plans that define roles and responsibilities; (2) implemented the National Exercise Program, a key tool for examining preparedness; (3) developed a national capabilities assessment; and (4) developed a strategic plan that integrates these elements of the preparedness system. Includes recommendations. Illustrations.
Author: Bernice Steinhardt
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 52
ISBN-13: 1437917763
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe 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.
Author: Cynthia A. Bascetta
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Published: 2008-08
Total Pages: 67
ISBN-13: 1437903835
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAccording 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.
Author: Bernice Steinhardt
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Published: 2009-12
Total Pages: 30
ISBN-13: 1437920004
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAs 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.
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
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Published: 2008
Total Pages: 468
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: William O. Jenkins
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Published: 2007-11
Total Pages: 42
ISBN-13: 1437906362
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHurricane 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.
Author: Davi M. D'Agostino
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Published: 2010-06
Total Pages: 64
ISBN-13: 1437923887
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDoD 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.
