Emergency Response

Preparing for Alaska's next health emergency

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    Overview

    Health emergencies can look like everyday calls to 9-1-1, or they can be as complex as responding to a pandemic. The Department of Health has plans in place to ensure that no matter what the emergency is, we are prepared and staffed to support it.

    Resources

    Services

    Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Certification,

    Certification for EMTs, EMS instructors, dispatchers, and ambulance services

    Providers

    Health Emergency Response Operations (HERO)

    Develops disaster preparation plans and training for healthcare facilities

    Business Provider Facilities

    Pediatric Care Facility Recognition

    A facility’s pediatric care rank is based on staff, services, and equipment

    Provider Facilities Providers

    Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator training

    Training for care coordinators specializing in pediatric emergency care

    Provider Facilities Providers

    Pediatric Emergency Care Medical Hotline

    Hotline for emergency care facilities offering pediatric medical consultation

    Provider Facilities Providers

    Education

    Disaster Behavioral Health Response

    Trauma System in Alaska

    Trauma Services

    Services

    Education

    Related Organizations

    Alaska Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

    Alaska Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC)