A critical aspect of effective disaster response is developing plans and policies that are evidence-based. To contribute to the expanding scientific knowledge base in emergency management, BHEPP is conducting research on activities that may help improve preparedness and response. BHEPP started a program of 11 research and development initiatives in 2008.

• Bethesda Hospitals' Emergency Preparedness Partnership- Research Projects [PDF, 107 KB]
• Bethesda Hospitals' Emergency Preparedness Partnership- Future Research Integration [PDF, 128 KB]
• NLM In Focus: Putting Disaster Preparedness to the Test

The overall BHEPP research goals are to:

• Strengthen communications interoperability
• Maintain information access during disaster
• Support responder education

The BHEPP research program focuses on four areas of investigation:

• Patient information management
• Communications during disaster response
• Information access during disaster response
• Responder preparedness training