Hospitals Archives

Technology Development & Science-Based Solutions

Rachel A. Bartholomew and Richard Ozanich October 21, 2015

Science-based research is useful in analyzing and reducing risks through the development of new technologies for detecting, sampling, and studying various contaminants and unknown substances. Teams of scientists at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory play a large role in ensuring that first responders have the necessary tools to perform their critical

Modular Solutions for Compounding Pharmacies & Biosafety Facilities

Jessica Wambach Brown and Allan Swan October 21, 2015

A decade after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast region, the effects of underprepared healthcare systems are still apparent. Nearly a year after the first case of Ebola was diagnosed on U.S. soil, the West African nations most affected by the disease remain burdened by insufficient infrastructure to properly isolate

The Continuing Battle Over Privacy vs. Security

Ellen C. Cornelius October 14, 2015

In this electronic age, there is a constant struggle between sharing critical information and protecting individual privacy with adequate security to prevent data and documents from falling into the wrong hands. To address these concerns, expectations of privacy, knowledge of liabilities, and development of policies must be examined.

Congress to Decide Funding for Public Health Emergencies

LaMar Hasbrouck September 28, 2015

Federal spending on public health emergency preparedness, response, and recovery has been falling since 2005, and Congress is now considering how much to spend in the 2016 fiscal year. The final spending figure will play a key role in determining how well the American people are protected from disease, injury,

Public Health & Political Knowledge

Audrey Mazurek and Raphael M. Barishansky September 16, 2015

Public health professionals fill vital roles in homeland security preparedness. One of these roles is to ensure that government decision makers are well informed on issues that may affect the life and health of – perhaps not all, but at least most of – their community members.

Planning for Recovery: The Public Health Perspective

Marc Barbiere August 19, 2015

Public health agencies at all levels have extensive experience recovering from disasters, mostly without the benefit of a pre-disaster recovery plan. Established guidance from a number of federal agencies coupled with an inclusive planning process can help public health agencies ensure that they and the critical services they provide are

New York City’s Commodities Distribution & Recovery Planning

Paula M. Carlson and Thomas F. Healy August 5, 2015

When planning and training for major disasters, communities often place more emphasis on the response rather than the recovery effort. However, it is critical that the recovery effort begins concurrent to the response in order for communities to be more resilient. New York City recognized this need and exercised one

Local Public Health’s Role in Large-Scale Chemical Incidents

Rachel Schulman July 22, 2015

Public health departments play, or have the ability to play, a key role in large-scale incidents caused by hazardous materials. By clearly defining their roles and collaborating with local partners, health departments have the ability to help emergency planners and responders prevent, mitigate, plan for, and respond to chemical hazards

What It Takes to Be a Public Health Emergency Preparedness Professional

Raphael M. Barishansky July 15, 2015

In the relatively young subspecialty of public health emergency preparedness, effective public health preparedness managers mustentify the essential elements of their roles and the skills or requirements necessary to be effective in their positions. Although there is no set recipe for success, diverse and field-related skills are a must.

Operation Twister – Exercising Disaster Behavioral Response

Craig DeAtley July 8, 2015

Functional exercises are invaluable for helping participants understand their roles in disasters. This is particularly true for participants who normally are not included in interagency exercises, such as behavioral health personnel. Triaging following a disaster should not stop at the physical level, but should consider psychological concerns as well.Every disaster

Apples & Oranges – Understanding Curies & REM in Radiation Sources

Jeffrey Williams July 8, 2015

Hazardous materials personnel are faced with a broad range of chemical, biological, and radiological hazards. However, not all hazards are equal, nor are similar quantities. Responders who encounter radiological materials need to know the relationship of quantity and biological impact of specific materials by first understanding the terminology of measurement

See Center for Domestic Preparedness Training in Action on YouTube

Domestic Preparedness July 7, 2015

Responders interested in training at the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) can now view video descriptions of courses, as well as news stories and podcasts on CDP training and events on YouTube. The CDP’s primary mission is to train state, local, and tribal emergency response providers, as well as the

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