Resilience resources
The resilience resource library is a collection of resources from a wide range of organizations, assembled and curated by Health Care Without Harm and Practice Greenhealth to support healthcare organizations in building resilience to the impacts of climate change. These resources cover a wide range of climate resilience topics and will offer insights to organizations at any stage of resilience work.
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The resources below are flagged within five categories, and may appear in multiple places if they have broad applicability:
Governance
This resource list focuses on establishing the organizational foundation, strategy, and culture needed to initiate and sustain resilience work. It includes resources to support creating a public collaboratively developed climate resilience plan, as well as guidance on securing resources for plan deployment, building a system-wide culture of around climate resilience, and prioritizing regenerative and equitable investments.
Facility
This resource list concentrates on strengthening the physical and operational resilience of health care facilities, supply chains, and clinical services. It includes toolkits, risk assessment frameworks, climate mapping tools, and other resources designed to help healthcare organizations evaluate vulnerabilities, harden infrastructure, and prepare operations for climate-related impacts.
Public infrastructure
This resource list addresses a health system’s external dependencies and the importance of collaboration with regional entities for continuity of essential services. It includes guidance for partnerships with regional officials and healthcare peers to assess regional infrastructure vulnerabilities and align efforts.
Community resilience
This resource list focuses on extending resilience efforts beyond the hospital walls to protect community health and promote health equity. It includes resources to address patient, staff, and community health as well as guidance on community engagement and co-design.
Data sources
This resource list includes data sources and tools covering climate hazards, social vulnerability, and more.
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