Building health care sector resilience toolkit
Categories: Climate change & health Vulnerability & Adaptation Assessments, Health National Adaptation Plans, Guidance document, Country experience, Tools, Americas (Pan American Health Organization), Climate Resilient Health Systems
Publisher: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); US Department of Health and Human Services
This toolkit aims to support health care facilities in reducing vulnerabilities, ensuring continuity of care, and improving preparedness for climate‑related disruptions by integrating resilience principles into facility planning, operations, and emergency management.
The toolkit highlights best practices, tools, and a five‑element framework for assessing and addressing climate risks. It presents guidance on evaluating community vulnerabilities, strengthening land‑use and building design, protecting critical infrastructure, maintaining essential clinical services during extreme weather events, and integrating environmental protection strategies. It also includes practical checklists that support multidisciplinary teams in identifying facility‑level climate hazards and planning resilience improvements.
Intended users
Health care facility managers; Public health professionals.