Emergency Preparedness and Response

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Emergency Preparedness and Response
651-201-5700
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Emergency Preparedness and Response
651-201-5700
Emergency Preparedness & Response Comment Form

Preparedness and Continuity

Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) and Emergency Preparedness (EP) in healthcare and long-term care facilities are important for keeping patients safe during emergencies or unexpected events. The resources below walk facilities through the basics for COOP and EP planning. 

Emergency Preparedness Basics

Emergency Preparedness (EP) Basics relies on making plans, training staff, and having the right supplies to be prepared for any hazard. The tools and resources on this page were developed to support EP Basics planning for healthcare and long-term care.

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Continuity of Operations Planning

Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) is the continuation of providing patient care and important medical services even during a disruption. COOP also focuses on healthcare facility recovery planning. The tools and resources on this page were developed to support COOP for healthcare and long-term care. 

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Last Updated: 05/27/2026

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