The healthcare system is critical in any disaster or emergency event. Traditional disaster planning has focused on preparing hospitals and healthcare institutions as ‘floating islands’ that can withstand emergency events and remain open to provide patient care. The result of this approach has resulted in millions of dollars being spent on redundant equipment and supplies in each hospital or healthcare system in the United States.

MESH views healthcare preparedness as an inherently collaborative process. Our approach to emergency planning development seeks to create consistency among healthcare facilities and providers by standardizing response protocols and systems. Through resource sharing and dissemination of information among all partners, we lower individual costs for partner facilities while increasing the resiliency and effectiveness of the healthcare system.

MESH Preparedness Advisors provide technical guidance and planning assistance to providers and institutions throughout Marion County.

We maintain a core cache of pharmaceuticals and hospital supplies designed to provide a back-stop in the event of disaster-related supply chain interruptions.