NYC Health Care Facilities Evacuation Operations

GNYHA is highlighting New York State Department of Health (DOH) requirements around coastal storm preparedness and available resources for hospital and nursing home members. As noted in DOH’s January 2024 “Dear Administrator Letter,” all hospitals, nursing homes, and adult care facilities located in New York City are required to review, update as necessary, and attest...

GNYHA has been asked to share the letter and procedure from the NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) regarding its Code Blue plan for homeless individuals living on the street. If an individual experiencing homelessness presents to your hospital emergency department, does not need immediate medical care, and requests or accepts DHS services, please call...

The purpose of this document is to provide healthcare facilities with an overview of potential citywide operations during a coastal storm, including planning assumptions and timelines as well as specific considerations for coastal storms.  This document was prepared by GNYHA, NYC Emergency Management, NYC Department of Health, NYS Department of Health, NYC Health + Hospitals,...