--- title: "Emergency Preparedness: 6 Recent Studies" description: These six recent emergency preparedness studies should inform your own planning, as well as your educational efforts within your community. image: https://blog.sscor.com/hubfs/Emergency%20Preparedness%206%20Recent%20Studies.jpg --- [![dark-header.jpg](https://blog.sscor.com/hs-fs/hub/212347/file-1107077240.jpg?width=940&name=file-1107077240.jpg "dark-header.jpg")](https://www.sscor.com/) ## **Thank you for visiting the SSCOR Blog.** Whether you're in a Hospital or EMS setting, this is the place for you. We'll share information on current industry news, tips, as well as the latest and greatest in SSCOR products. Our hope is that this blog is not only informative but a collaborative and open forum for you to share your thoughts on developing opportunities and challenges within your profession. Subscribe. Share your thoughts. Enjoy. -SSCOR Team   # [Emergency Preparedness: 6 Recent Studies](https://blog.sscor.com/emergency-preparedness-6-recent-studies) Posted by [Sam D. Say](https://blog.sscor.com/author/sam-d-say) Sep 15, 2021 8:00:00 AM 4 min read - [![LinkedIn Social Icon](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/142915/file-2628248555-png/images/icons/linkedin-small.png) ](https://blog.sscor.com/emergency-preparedness-6-recent-studies#) 0 - [![Facebook Social Icon](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/142915/file-2623658044-png/images/icons/fb-small.png) ](https://blog.sscor.com/emergency-preparedness-6-recent-studies#) 0 ![Emergency Preparedness 6 Recent Studies](https://blog.sscor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Emergency%20Preparedness%206%20Recent%20Studies.jpg?width=5500&name=Emergency%20Preparedness%206%20Recent%20Studies.jpg) The transition to a new year is a fine time to revisit emergency preparedness plans—both for your agency or organization and for the larger community you serve. These six recent emergency preparedness studies should inform your own planning, as well as your educational efforts within your community. These[emergency management trends](https://blog.sscor.com/ems-industry-trends-to-expect-in-2021) can help you stay ahead of the curve.    ## State Preparedness for Climate Change and Health Climate change is here. It’s already causing fires, floods, and other natural disasters. It can also more efficiently spread viruses, which means the COVID-19 pandemic[may not be the last in our lifetimes](https://blog.sscor.com/how-to-prepare-for-the-next-pandemic). A[ new report](https://www.tfah.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/ClimateChange_HealthRpt_FINAL.pdf) from Trust for America’s Health and Johns Hopkins looks at state-level emergency preparedness, ranking state vulnerability to the effects of climate change.  Southern states such as Georgia, Texas, Tennessee, and West Virginia rank among the least prepared. Utah, Maryland and Vermont top the list of most prepared.  [![New: Ultimate Guide To Purchasing A Portable Emergency Suction Device](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/212347/55c49bab-8acd-48d9-a274-d480a9b3e678.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/212347/55c49bab-8acd-48d9-a274-d480a9b3e678) ## How Hurricanes Affect Hospitalizations The [health effects of hurricanes may extend well beyond](https://news.umich.edu/research-examines-impact-of-hurricanes-on-hospitalizations-medical-providers/) the immediate crisis of injuries and infections, according to University of Michigan researchers. The study found that fewer hospitals and primary care doctors are available in the months following a hurricane. This can have long-term health implications for vulnerable populations who need urgent or ongoing care, particularly seniors.    ## Using Churches as Health Messengers  Traditional health messaging relies on doctors and hospitals. Yet a new Mayo Clinic study emphasizes that to get people to heed health warnings, you must provide information through trusted resources. In many African-American communities, the study found, [churches are a valuable source of information](https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/855023) and play an important role in encouraging healthy COVID-19 prevention strategies, including immunizations.   ## The Mental Health Effects of Disasters The psychological scars left by natural disasters may linger long after the damage is cleaned up and people recover from their physical injuries. The trauma of surviving such a disaster can have [far-reaching implications for mental health](http://www.businessworld.in/article/Study-finds-mental-health-gets-strained-by-disaster-/19-12-2020-355777/), new data finds. Researchers found that the suicide rate increases 23 percent following a natural disaster. The U.S. is already facing an[epidemic of suicides](https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/another-tragic-epidemic-suicide/), with rates skyrocketing over the past two decades.   ## The Failure of the U.S. Strategic Stockpile  Nurses are on the front lines of every emergency. Yet many feel unprepared to handle various crises. A study based on nurses’ self-reports found that [many were not confident](https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/nursing/emergency-preparedness-training-needed-nurses-indicates-new-survey) in their emergency preparedness training. Just 43% expressed confidence in their triage and first-aid skills. Confidence ratings were even lower in other areas, such as isolation, quarantine, and decontamination (23%); clinical decision-making (18%); and accessing critical resources and reporting (13%).   ## More Emergency Training Necessary for Nurses Nurses are on the front lines of every emergency. Yet many feel unprepared to handle various crises. [A study](https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/nursing/emergency-preparedness-training-needed-nurses-indicates-new-survey) based on nurses’ self-reports found that many were not confident in their emergency preparedness training. Just 43% expressed confidence in their triage and first-aid skills. Confidence ratings were even lower in other areas, such as isolation, quarantine, and decontamination (23%); clinical decision-making (18%); and accessing critical resources and reporting (13%).    ## Preparing with the Right Equipment No matter what emergencies your agency manages,[portable suction](https://blog.sscor.com/suctioning-101-what-we-learned-in-2020) allows you to promptly respond to airway emergencies without delaying care or transporting patients to another location. The right machine is a critical component of every emergency preparedness kit and[crash cart](https://blog.sscor.com/4-essential-items-the-best-hospitals-stock-on-their-crash-cart). For help finding the right device for your agency, download our free guide,[*The Ultimate Guide to Purchasing a Portable Emergency Suction Device*](https://info.sscor.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-purchasing-a-portable-emergency-suction-device).     Editor's note: This blog was originally from February 2021. It has been re-published with additional up to date content. Topics: [Emergency Preparedness](https://blog.sscor.com/topic/emergency-preparedness) ![Author Photo](https://blog.sscor.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SDS2-648378-edited.jpg?width=70&name=SDS2-648378-edited.jpg) ## AboutSam D. Say Sam D. Say is owner and CEO of SSCOR, Inc., a medical device manufacturer specializing in emergency battery operated portable suction devices for the hospital and pre-hospital settings. Mr. Say has been involved in developing product for healthcare providers for over 35 years. His passions include contributing to the management of the patient airway and providing solutions that save lives in difficult conditions. 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