Cities Readiness Initiative: A National Priority
Cities Readiness Initiative: A National Priority A Strategic National Stockpile (SNS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Public Health Training Network Satellite Broadcast and Webcast Originally aired October 19, 2006 Course Overview The Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) is a program to aid cities in increasing their capacity to deliver medication and medical supplies during a large-scale public health emergency, such as a bioterrorism attack. This initiative focuses on a very specific element of preparedness – the ability to distribute medication to a population in a specified time period. CRI is a collaborative, multi-jurisdictional effort between local, state, county, and federal authorities that transcends jurisdictional boundaries. CRI began in 2004 with 21 pilot cities, expanded in 2005 to 36 cities, and increased in 2006 to 72 cities, allowing the program to extend into all 50 states. This broadcast is designed to give an overview of CRI for preparedness planners and city officials. Goal To assist city leaders and planners in understanding the goals of and their roles in CRI. Objectives Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be able to: * Define the Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) * Describe the roles of the United States Postal Service and the United State Marshals Service in CRI * State two goals for city planners participating in CRI * Describe how CRI funding is determined * Describe the assessment process for cities involved in CRI * Promote health improvement, wellness, and disease prevention in cooperation with patients, communities, at-risk populations, and other members of an inter-professional team of health care providers by assuring the availability of effective, quality health and disease prevention services. Target Audience Governors, mayors, executive decision makers, city and state directors of health, city and state bioterrorism coordinators, city and state directors of homeland security, emergency managers, directors of public safety/police, county commissioners, county health directors, county sheriffs, city police chiefs, state and local SNS planners, and other city and state government leaders. Presenters William F. Raub, PhD, Science Advisor to the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Richard Besser, MD, Director, Coordinating Office for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Commander Patricia Pettis, Cities Readiness Coordinator, Division of Strategic National Stockpile, Coordinating Office of Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Jean Popiak, MHA, Public Health Analyst, Division of State and Local Readiness, Coordinating Office of Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Disclosures CDC, our planners, and our content experts wish to disclose that they have no financial interests or other relationships with the manufacturers of commercial products, suppliers of commercial services, or commercial supporters. The use of trade names or commercial sources is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement by the United States Department of Health and Human Services or the Public Health Service. This activity did not receive commercial support of any kind. Presentations will not include any discussion of the unlabeled use of a product or the product under investigational use. Views expressed by guest participants are not necessarily the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Legal views offered in this program are the opinions of the speakers and do not constitute legal advice from the CDC or HHS.
Mass Antibiotic Dispensing: A Primer
Mass Antibiotic Dispensing: A Primer Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Public Health Training Network Satellite Broadcast & Webcast Originally aired June 24, 2004 Course Overview The Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) was established in 1999 at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Prevention (CDC) to provide an inventory of medications and medical supplies available to send to a location in the event of a large infectious disease outbreak or other public health emergency, including a bioterrorism attack. SNS planners are charged with planning for the arrival of the supplies to augment local and state resources. Key to the arrival of SNS medications and supplies is planning for mass antibiotic dispensing. The overarching goal of a dispensing operation is to decrease the pool of people exposed or presenting during an event. This satellite broadcast will provide SNS planners with an overview of the critical aspects of a mass dispensing operation. The presenters will discuss policy and operational issues that need to be wrestled with, resolved, and planned for, prior to an event. Goal To provide an overview of a critical and complex aspect of SNS plans--mass antibiotic dispensing. Objectives Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be able to describe: * How SNS mass dispensing fits into the overall community emergency response plan. * Key factors used in determining the points of dispensing (PODs). * Critical POD policy issues that impact SNS planning. * Three ways a health information campaign impacts SNS planning. Target Audience This broadcast is designed for the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) local and state planners. Presenters Curtis Mast, MS, Exercise Coordinator, Strategic National Stockpile Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Eileen Malatino, BSN, Health Scientist, Strategic National Stockpile Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Ruth Thornburg, MA, MS, Public Information/Communication, Strategic National Stockpile Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Nathaniel Hupert, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Public Health and Medicine, Division of Outcomes and Effectiveness Research, Weill Medical College of Cornell University LuAnne McNichols, BSN, MN, BT Clinical Coordinator, Minnesota Department of Health
Mass Antibiotic Dispensing: Alternate Methods
Mass Antibiotic Dispensing: Alternate Methods A Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and Public Health Training Network Webcast Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Originally aired August 03, 2006 Course Overview As operational planning for a mass prophylaxis campaign continues to evolve, CDC’s Division of Strategic National Stockpile documents and shares best practices from the field through this Mass Antibiotic Dispensing broadcast series. This program, the sixth in the Mass Antibiotic Dispensing series, focuses on giving planners ideas for alternate methods of providing prophylaxis to their populations in an emergency. State and local SNS planners have suggested that it may not be possible to provide prophylaxis to the entire community in 48 hours using only the traditional Point of Dispensing (POD) model. Alternate methods of dispensing, such as using drive-through dispensing or pushing medications to businesses, nursing homes, or assisted living facilities, may be necessary in addition to PODs. This program describes several alternate methods of dispensing that planners can consider as they develop their comprehensive dispensing plans. Planners from state and local public health agencies will discuss the alternate dispensing methods they have devised and exercised in their communities. Subject Matter Experts identify the challenges and opportunities associated with pushing medication to large employers in the community or delivering medication to sheltered-in populations, such as those in nursing care or assisted living facilities. Goal To assist state and local SNS planners to develop a comprehensive approach to mass antibiotic dispensing that they can implement in their communities. Objectives Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be able to: * Describe five mass antibiotic dispensing modalities * Define push versus pull method of mass antibiotic dispensing * List two push modes of mass antibiotic dispensing * Identify two issues associated with dispensing antibiotics to large employers Target Audience This broadcast is designed for the state and local Strategic National Stockpile planners, terrorism planners, and health departments. Presenters Richard Besser, MD, Director, Coordinating Office for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Ruth Thornburg, MA, MS, Public Information and Communication Specialist, Division of Strategic National Stockpile, Coordinating Office of Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Mass Antibiotic Dispensing: Managing Volunteer Staffing
Mass Antibiotic Dispensing: Managing Volunteer Staffing Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and Public Health Training Network Satellite Broadcast and Webcast Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Originally aired December 2, 2004 Course Overview The Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) was established in 1999 at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide an inventory of medications and medical supplies available to send to a location in the event of a large infectious disease outbreak or other public health emergency, including a bioterrorism attack. A key element to the success of dispensing SNS medications and supplies is the role of volunteers. This live interactive program will highlight the essential elements of an effective volunteer program. Panel members will identify challenges in recruiting, managing and maintaining volunteer staffing, as well as determine appropriate solutions to many common problems associated with state and local volunteer program. Goal To introduce participants to the five essential elements of a successful volunteer program, which include recruitment, training, coordination and management, and volunteer maintenance; as well as introduce the different types of volunteers--medical and non-medical; spontaneous and planned. Objectives Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be able to: * List the four essential elements of a successful volunteer program. * Identify two challenges facing volunteer recruiters. * Determine the appropriate training for all volunteers both spontaneous and planned. * Establish clear roles and responsibilities for volunteers and volunteer organizations. * Identify the volunteer management needed for an effective mass antibiotic dispensing campaign. Target Audience This broadcast is designed for the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) local and state planners. Presenters William F. Raub, PhD, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Public Health Emergency Preparedness, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Ruth Thornburg, MA, MS, Public Information & Communications Specialist, Strategic National Stockpile Program, CDC Linda Soos-Davis, MA, Human Service Division Chief, Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management CDR Robert Tosatto, RPh, MPH, MBA, Medical Reserve Corps Program Director, U.S. Public Health Service Kevin Eidson, PharmD, Strategic National Stockpile Coordinator, Tennessee Department of Health
Mass Antibiotic Dispensing: Engaging At-risk Populations
Mass Antibiotic Dispensing: Engaging At-risk Populations Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and Public Health Training Network Webcast Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Originally aired October 16, 2008 Course Overview The capacity to reach every person in the community is the goal of emergency preparedness planning. This will be especially important during a public health emergency that requires mass antibiotic dispensing to the entire population within the Cities Readiness Initiative goal of 48 hours. In order to reach everyone in the community, planners must know what subgroups make up their populations, where the people in these groups live and work, and how they best receive information. Research indicates that many jurisdictions have not defined or located their at-risk populations. At-risk populations include groups whose needs are not fully addressed by traditional service providers or people who feel they cannot comfortably or safely use the standard resources offered in disaster preparedness, relief, and recovery. Such people may be physically or mentally disabled, have limited language skills, or be geographically or culturally isolated. This program will focus on defining, locating, and reaching at-risk populations for a mass antibiotic dispensing campaign. Experts in the process of defining, locating, and reaching at-risk populations as well as state and local public health professionals who have used this process will share their experiences. Goal To assist state and local public health planners in reaching out to and partnering with American Indian and Alaska Native governments and communities for a mass antibiotic dispensing campaign. Objectives Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be able to: * Define some of the challenges of reaching out to tribal populations * Identify ways to reach out to the tribal communities * Determine the most appropriate contacts within local tribal communities * List two preferred methods of communication within the tribal community * Describe two methods for providing training in the tribal community * Promote health improvement, wellness, and disease prevention in cooperation with patients, communities, at-risk populations, and other members of an inter-professional team of health care providers by assuring the availability of effective, quality health and disease prevention services. Intended Audience State and local public health officials, state and local SNS and Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) planners, emergency managers, and tribal liaisons Presenters Capt. Pelagie "Mike" Snesrud, Senior Tribal Liaison for Policy and Evaluation, Office of the Chief of Public Health Practice, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Joe Finkbonner, Executive Director, Northwest Portland Indian Health Board, Lummi Tribe Richard Buck, Border Health Manager and Tribal Liaison, Public Health Preparedness Program, New York State Department of Health April Sells, Tribal Emergency Management Director, Poarch Band of Creek Indians (Alabama)
Mass Antibiotic Dispensing: Collecting POD Exercise Data
Mass Antibiotic Dispensing: Collecting POD Exercise Data A Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and Public Health Training Network Satellite Broadcast and Webcast Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Originally aired: April 6, 2006 Course Overview This live interactive program will describe the how, what, and why of collecting time-study data during Point of Dispensing (POD) exercises. During POD exercises, patients should be monitored to determine not only the total amount of time it takes them to go through the POD, but also the amount of time spent at each station and the time to move from one station to another in the POD. Collecting this type of timed data will allow state and local Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) Planners to more accurately determine the throughput at their PODs as well as identify processes that may result in bottlenecks. This broadcast will provide an overview of time-study methodology, discuss ways to collect time-study data, and suggest how the data collected can be used to identify specific problems in POD flow. Goal To prepare participants to collect timed data from Point of Dispensing (POD) exercises. Objectives At the completion of this broadcast, participants will be able to: * Describe two methods for collecting time- study data at a POD exercise * Demonstrate how time-study data from POD exercises can be used to evaluate POD throughput * Apply effective time-study data collection techniques to POD exercises * Describe how time-study data can be used to identify problems in POD flow or POD operations Target Audience This broadcast is designed for the state and local Strategic National Stockpile planners. Presenters William F. Raub, PhD, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Public Health Emergency Preparedness, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Jacquelyn Mason, PhD, Industrial Engineer, National Center for Environmental Health, Coordinating Center for Environmental Health and Injury Prevention (EHIP) Leah Matteson, MS, RN, CNS, Public Health Program Nurse, New York State Department of Health Bioterrorism Epidemiology Program Karen McKinnis, Community and Environmental Health Planner, Springfield/Greene County (Missouri) Health Department
Mass Antibiotic Dispensing: Partnering with Tribal Governments and Communities
Mass Antibiotic Dispensing: Partnering with Tribal Governments and Communities Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and Public Health Training Network Satellite Broadcast and Webcast Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Originally aired January 29, 2009 Course Overview The capacity to reach every person in the community is the goal of any mass antibiotic dispensing campaign. In particular, planning for dispensing to American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations presents unique challenges for public health professionals, tribal leaders, and tribal health providers. Many public health planners are unsure how to reach out to and involve AI/AN communities in their mass antibiotic dispensing plans and drills. This broadcast will assist state and local Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) planners in determining how to effectively engage their neighboring tribal governments and communities. Participants from several states, counties, and tribal entities will discuss how to ensure that tribal leaders and stakeholders are appropriately involved in mass antibiotic dispensing and all-hazards planning. Goal To assist state and local public health planners in reaching out to and partnering with American Indian and Alaska Native governments and communities for a mass antibiotic dispensing campaign. Objectives Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be able to: * Define some of the challenges of reaching out to tribal populations * Identify ways to reach out to the tribal communities * Determine the most appropriate contacts within local tribal communities * List two preferred methods of communication within the tribal community * Describe two methods for providing training in the tribal community * Promote health improvement, wellness, and disease prevention in cooperation with patients, communities, at-risk populations, and other members of an inter-professional team of health care providers by assuring the availability of effective, quality health and disease prevention services. Intended Audience State and local public health officials, state and local SNS and Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) planners, emergency managers, and tribal liaisons Presenters Capt. Pelagie "Mike" Snesrud, Senior Tribal Liaison for Policy and Evaluation, Office of the Chief of Public Health Practice, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Joe Finkbonner, Executive Director, Northwest Portland Indian Health Board, Lummi Tribe Richard Buck, Border Health Manager and Tribal Liaison, Public Health Preparedness Program, New York State Department of Health April Sells, Tribal Emergency Management Director, Poarch Band of Creek Indians (Alabama)
Mass Antibiotic Dispensing: Streamlining POD Design and Operations
Mass Antibiotic Dispensing: Streamlining POD Design and Operations Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and Public Health Training Network Webcast Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Originally aired April 14, 2005 Course Overview The Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) was established in 1999 at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide an inventory of medications and medical supplies available to send to a location in the event of a large infectious disease outbreak or other public health emergency, including a bioterrorism attack. In light of new information on bioterrorism, particularly Anthrax, we now know that communities of all sizes must work the goal of providing prophylaxis for the total population in 48 hours (for Anthrax). State and local planners must find new ways to increase the number of patients seen in shorter periods of time and yet we must adhere to certain standards of medical care. Streamlining POD operations is the key to exceeding predetermined patient per hour goals. Goal To introduce participants to methods of setting up and operating Points of Dispensing (PODs) to achieve maximum effectiveness. Objectives Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be able to: * List the goals of a mass antibiotic prophylaxis POD. * Know methods to achieve POD effectiveness and efficiency. * Identify three ways to increase Patients per Hour (PPH). * Define "Balancing the Line." * Determine a method for evaluating progress. * Promote health improvement, wellness, and disease prevention in cooperation with patients, communities, at-risk populations, and other members of an inter-professional team of health care providers by assuring the availability of effective, quality health and disease prevention services Target Audience This program is designed for the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) local and state planners. Presenters William F. Raub, PhD, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Public Health Emergency Preparedness, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Jacquelyn Mason, PhD, Industrial Engineer, National Center for Environmental Health, CDC William D. Hacker, MD, FAAP, CPE, Commissioner, Kentucky Department of Health Matthew Minson, MD, Director, Emergency Medical Services Division, Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services
Mass Antibiotic Dispensing: Taking Care of Business
Mass Antibiotic Dispensing: Taking Care of Business A Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and Public Health Training Network Satellite Broadcast and Webcast Originally aired: March 4, 2009
Hospitals, Treatment Centers, and Public Health: Partners in Emergency Planning and Response
Hospitals, Treatment Centers, and Public Health: Partners in Emergency Planning and Response A Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and Public Health Training Network Satellite Broadcast and Webcast Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Originally aired April 26, 2007 Course Overview During a public health emergency or natural disaster, treatment centers, such as hospitals, nursing homes, and long-term care facilities, may be taxed beyond their capacities. Additionally, normal supply chains may be compromised, and treatment centers will rely on medications and supplies from the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) to maintain operations as well as respond to the additional burdens of such a disaster. This broadcast will focus on many of the issues facing both public health planners and their local treatment center partners, including the asset request process, apportionment considerations, and training for treatment center managers and employees. State and local SNS planners and health care professionals will share their experiences in developing coordinated plans for an emergency response, demonstrating the importance of strong partnerships between local health care entities and public health during an SNS response. Goal To assist state and local SNS planners and treatment center/hospital administrators coordinate activities that are key to a successful response to a public health emergency in which SNS assets are deployed Objectives Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be able to: * Define treatment centers * Identify issues involved in treatment center coordination * Describe the request and supply processes for treatment centers * Define the roles of treatment centers, public health, and SNS assets in an emergency response * Promote health improvement, wellness, and disease prevention in cooperation with patients, communities, at-risk populations, and other members of an inter-professional team of health care providers by assuring the availability of effective, quality health and disease prevention services. Intended Audiences This broadcast is designed for state and local Strategic National Stockpile planners, state and local Cities Readiness Initiative planners, state and local hospital associations, state and local hospital preparedness planners/coordinators, emergency management personnel, senior hospital leadership, hospital bioterrorism preparedness planners, hospital managers, hospital nursing managers and staff, nursing care facility managers and staff, acute care facility managers and staff, long-term care facility managers and staff. Presenters William F. Raub, PhD, Science Advisor to the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Richard Besser, MD, Director, Coordinating Office for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Melissa Sanders, RD, Commander, U.S. Public Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (OASPR), Team Leader, Hospital Preparedness Program (formerly administered through the Health Resources and Services Administration [HRSA]) Heidi Pfeiffer, BSN, MSed, Program Services Consultant, Division of Strategic National Stockpile, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Disclosures CDC, our planners, and our content experts wish to disclose that they have no financial interests or other relationships with the manufacturers of commercial products, suppliers of commercial services, or commercial supporters. The use of trade names or commercial sources is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement by the United States Department of Health and Human Services or the Public Health Service. This activity did not receive commercial support of any kind. Presentations will not include any discussion of the unlabeled use of a product or the product under investigational use. Views expressed by guest participants are not necessarily the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Legal views offered in this program are the opinions of the speakers and do not constitute legal advice from the CDC or HHS.
Mass Antibiotic Dispensing: Using Public Information to Enhance POD Flow
Mass Antibiotic Dispensing: Using Public Information to Enhance POD Flow A Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and Public Health Training Network Satellite Broadcast and Webcast Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Originally aired December 1, 2005 Course Overview This program highlights the importance of public information and patient education as it relates to throughput at the Points of Dispensing (PODs). The right messages, sent at the right time, to the right audiences will both prepare and mobilize the public to come to the PODs. A well informed public is most likely to react to the incident in a more orderly manner. Public Information and Communication (PIC) programs can make a long line more bearable, should give volunteers the answers to possible questions, and will speak to the needs of the community. Viewers will examine messages, methods, and materials important to a PIC program including media relations, patient education, and signage. Goal To inform viewers about the importance of public information and education as it relates to throughput at Points of Dispensing (PODs). Target Audience This broadcast is designed for the state and local Strategic National Stockpile planners as well as state and local Public Information Officers. Objectives At the completion of this broadcast, participants will be able to: * Name one way in which a good pre-POD public information program can facilitate POD flow * Identify two of the most important messages for the public prior to arriving at the POD * Develop patient education materials for use in the POD * Develop patient education methodologies that will enhance POD flow * Describe signage and how it can be used to direct and enhance patient flow through the POD * Identify two possible messages for volunteers to communicate to people in the POD * Describe one method of promoting medication compliance * Promote health improvement, wellness, and disease prevention in cooperation with patients, communities, at-risk populations, and other members of an inter-professional team of health care providers by assuring the availability of effective, quality health and disease prevention services. Presenters William F. Raub, PhD, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Public Health Emergency Preparedness, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Ruth Thornburg, MA, MS, Public Information & Communications Specialist, Division of Strategic National Stockpile, CDC Laura Blaske, Communication Systems Manager, Washington State Department of Health Dori Reissman, MD, MPH, Behavioral Scientist, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, CDC Disclosures CDC, our planners, and our content experts wish to disclose that they have no financial interests or other relationships with the manufacturers of commercial products, suppliers of commercial services, or commercial supporters. The use of trade names or commercial sources is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement by the United States Department of Health and Human Services or the Public Health Service. This activity did not receive commercial support of any kind. Presentations will not include any discussion of the unlabeled use of a product or the product under investigational use. Views expressed by guest participants are not necessarily the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Legal views offered in this program are the opinions of the speakers and do not constitute legal advice from the CDC or HHS.