Disaster Lit® Database Daily Updates

Disaster Lit® Database Daily Updates

Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices: Managing Threats and Protecting Patients

01/02/2019 12:00 AM EST

Source: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response [U.S. Department of Health and Human Services] (HHS ASPR). Published: 12/28/2018. This 36-page document aims to raise awareness about health industry cybersecurity, provide vetted cybersecurity practices, and move organizations toward consistency in mitigating the current most pertinent cybersecurity threats to the sector. It seeks to aid healthcare and public health organizations to develop meaningful cybersecurity objectives and outcomes. The publication includes a main document, two technical volumes, and resources and templates. (PDF)

Conducting a Secure, Safe, and Successful K-12 Family Reunification Process

01/02/2019 12:00 AM EST

Source: U.S. Department of Education (ED). Published: 9/21/2018. This one-hour webinar discusses how schools and school districts can better prepare for family reunification after an emergency. Presenters discuss key planning considerations, lessons learned, and strategies for family reunification, including incorporating security and safety considerations, and meeting the physical and emotional needs of students, teachers, staff, and parents/guardians during the reunification process. (Video or Multimedia)