From the tornadoes in Missouri to Hurricane Irene’s devastation on the East Coast, health care organizations across the country responded effectively and saved lives – because they were prepared. Attend Joint Commission Resource’s 2012 Emergency Preparedness Conference, April 11-12, in Arlington, Va., and learn how Joint Commission accreditation standards provide a resilient framework to prepare for and cope with the adversity of any disaster, natural or manmade. Hear the real-life responses of your peers to tornadoes, hurricanes, active shooter threats, and more – and how their emergency teams managed triage, evacuations, post-disaster recovery, and crisis care. Learn more about the 2012 Annual Emergency Preparedness Conference or call (877) 223-6866. (Contact: Diane Sosovec, dsosovec@jcrinc.com)