Even in the best of times, maintaining the healthcare supply chain and getting supplies from the production line to healthcare facilities and pharmacies is no small feat. Healthcare Ready’s Heroes of the Supply Chain initiative highlights those organizations and companies that have gone the extra mile for...
As an envoy between-on-the-ground responders, the private sector, and federal agencies, Healthcare Ready utilizes many tools and resources to gather and communicate information effectively. We originally created Rx Open in 2008 as a resource to assist in this communication, sharing the location and status of every pharmacy across the...
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, Healthcare Ready has been learning more about the Defense Production Act (DPA) and how it’s being used to respond to the pandemic. We wanted to shed some light on this topic and share some highlights from our recent analysis. What is...
The most urgent task for those of us managing crises like COVID-19 is protecting those most vulnerable to its harmful, and often, fatal outcomes. This requires that we properly identify these groups and the roadblocks they face in being able to easily recover from disasters...
This infographic presents the findings from Healthcare Ready's most recent international poll (conducted in May 2018) on patient perspectives on the health system. The graphic reveals key pre-pandemic insights on how respondents in 13 countries around the world view as the greatest risks to their...
Over the final weekend in June, major portions of the Caribbean, Puerto Rico, and several southern states observed hazy skies and poor air quality, as an unusually large Saharan Air Layer outbreak crossed the Atlantic to cover portions of the United States. These outbreaks are...
Healthcare Ready’s COVID-19 activation has now been going on since January. We continue to respond to COVID-19, while preparing for the 2020 hurricane season. As we prepare, we know that we will lean on our longstanding partnerships. We are extremely thankful for our partners, who...
The COVID-19 pandemic puts certain groups at a greater risk for severe illness and death. COVID-19 is especially harmful to the elderly and those with underlying health conditions. Healthcare Ready aims to protect these populations now, and during all public health emergencies, as we know...
As the 2020 hurricane season begins in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, Healthcare Ready is making sure that our resources and team are in place to support any needs that might emerge. While the past 5 months have been filled with unique challenges, one...
While protesting: This social media graphic shows tips and information on how to stay safe while participating in protests or demonstrations during the COVID-19 pandemic. After protesting: After participating in a protest or demonstration, consider these tips to protect yourself from COVID-19 when you return home. Related Posts ...
