Mass Gatherings: Are You Prepared?

Filed under: Public Health Training

1, Analytical/Assessment Skills

1A1. Identifies the health status of populations and their related determinants of health and illness

1A2. Describes the characteristics of a population-based health problem

1A3. Uses variables that measure public health conditions

1A5. Identifies sources of public health data

1B1. Assesses the health status of populations and their related determinants of health and illness

2. Policy Development/Program Planning Skills

2B7. Develops plans to implement policies and programs

3. Communication Skills

3B3. Solicits input from individuals and organizations

5. Community Dimensions of Practice Skills

5A1. Recognizes community linkages and relationships among multiple factors (or determinants) affecting public health

5A5. Maintains partnerships with key stakeholders

5B3. Establishes linkages with key stakeholders

5B4. Facilitates collaboration and partnerships to ensure participation of key stakeholders

5B8. Negotiates for the use of community assets and resources

8. Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills

8B2. Incorporates systems thinking into public health practice

8B3. Participates with stakeholders in identifying key values and a shared vision as guiding principles for community action

1. Model Leadership

1.4 Maintain situational awareness

2. Communicate and Manage Information

2.1 Manage information related to an emergency

2.3 Report information potentially relevant to the identification and control of an emergency through the chain of command

2.4 Collect data according to protocol

Capability 1: Community Preparedness

Function 1: Determine risks to the health of the jurisdiction

Function 2: Build community partnerships to support health preparedness

Capability 3: Emergency Operations Coordination

Function 3: Develop incident response strategy

Capability 7: Mass Care

Function 1: Determine public health role in mass care functions

Function 4: Monitor mass care population health