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Preparing for the Financial Impacts of a Disaster
California Hospital Association

To help members plan for and respond to the financial impacts impacts of disasters, the California Hospital Association has prepared this guide outlining considerations for hospitals as they develop a financial preparedness and response plan.

The guide provides an outline of financial challenges hospitals face in preparing for disasters while providing hospitals and healthcare organizations with insights and recommendations on how to enhance their financial resilience in the face of disasters.

This resource also provides an overview of the various aspects of disaster preparedness and response from a financial standpoint, including the costs associated with planning, infrastructure, staffing, and resource allocation.

It also provides hospitals with strategies and best practices to mitigate financial risks, optimize resource management, and strengthen their ability to maintain operations and provide essential healthcare services during emergencies.

Preparing Hospitals for Disasters – A Financial Perspective