BJC is an active participant in the St. Louis Area Regional Response System (STARRS). Since 1999, two of BJC’s emergency preparedness professionals have served as co-chairs of the STARRS Advisory Board and the STARRS regional hospital committee. Two of BJC’s hospitals are considered Tier 1, meaning they maintain a high level of preparedness to respond to mass-casualty events.
BJC participates regularly in disaster drills to test our preparedness and make any needed improvements. In June 2005, BJC participated in a regional drill to test our area’s capability to provide mass distribution of medication in the event of a biological incident.
| Regional Health Commission | $175,000* |
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| ConnectCare In-Kind Services | $600,000 |
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| ConnectCare Transition Funds | $1.65 million |
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| Emergency Preparedness | $620,000 |
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| Total Regional Investments | $3 million |
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| BJC was selected by the Missouri Hospital Association to provide Hospital Emergency Incident Command System (HEICS) training to all hospitals throughout Missouri. BJC created a “Champions” course to teach key hospital representatives how to design plans and infrastructure to respond effectively to potential mass-casualty events. |
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