Joint Commission Releases Lessons Learned Brief on West Virginia Water Crisis Incident

The Joint Commission has released a Lessons Learned Information Sharing brief on the February 2014 water crisis in West Virginia in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security.

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Ellie Rizzo

The brief highlights strategic planning for healthcare facilities in disaster situations and recommends additional steps healthcare facilities can take to prepare for water-specific disasters.

To read the brief, please visit Homeland Security’s website. 

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