by admin | Sep 23, 2026 | news & Stories, Reference
Emergency preparedness is more than having a plan on a shelf, equipment in a storage room, or a checklist marked complete. A better question is: If an emergency happened right now—with no warning—would your organization actually be ready? There is a significant...
by admin | Sep 22, 2026 | Reference
An emergency can change quickly, and the response at Carter Middle School demonstrated how important coordination is when a school incident suddenly becomes a healthcare emergency. A bomb threat required students at Carter Middle School to evacuate to the Carter High...
by admin | Sep 22, 2026 | Reference
Re-purposing Preparedness Resources to Protect Patients During Extreme Heat When temperatures rise during East Tennessee summers, outdoor events can quickly create challenges for medical teams caring for participants, staff, and visitors. During the summer of 2026,...
by admin | May 1, 2026 | Reference
The Knox/East Tennessee Healthcare Coalition has added a new regional resource: inflatable shelters/tents. We currently have two inflatable shelter units available for regional use: Medium Shelter 25’ L x 18’ W x 10’ H Can be fully inflated in approximately 8–10...
by admin | May 1, 2026 | Reference
The Knox/East Tennessee Healthcare Coalition (KETHC) serves a diverse population, including individuals with Access and Functional Needs (AFN). Among these populations, individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing often face significant communication barriers during...
