How Healthcare Facilities Can Prepare for Wildfire Smoke Conditions

Wildfire incidents in the northeastern United States and Canada have dramatically increased in frequency and intensity over the past few years. Whether small, local events or far-traveling smoke from massive fires hundreds of miles away, NYSNA members and the healthcare facilities where they work are now experiencing the effects of these fires.

Wildfires, no longer limited to the traditional wildfire season, create significant adverse health effects and make it difficult for healthcare facilities to provide safe, clean air for their staff and patients to breathe. This guide can help NYSNA members identify ways their facilities can be prepared for these inevitable conditions.