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A Framework for Assessing Regional Public Health Preparedness
Tuesday, January 23, 2007; 12:00–1:00 pm (PST)
Description
This online session will provide an example of an assessment framework for regional public health preparedness. The speakers will discuss the need for cross-border planning and describe the "Assessing Regional Public Health Preparedness" project, which resulted in the development of a checklist to assess regional preparedness. Then, the speakers will discuss how this checklist can be used by local, state, and regional public health jurisdictions.
Presenters
Patrick O'Carroll, MD, MPH, FACPM, FACMI, received his medical degree and Masters in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University, after which he joined CDC as an Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer. In 1992, Dr. O'Carroll began working in the nascent field of Public Health Informatics; he developed the first textbook on public health informatics, co-led the development of CDC WONDER, and directed and developed the CDC's national Health Alert Network program. During his 20 years with CDC and USPHS, Dr. O'Carroll has worked in many subject areas on a great variety of health and policy challenges, including: immunization, chronic disease; maternal and child health; environmental health; infectious disease epidemic control; behavioral health; global health and disease surveillance; and bioterrorism preparedness.
Maggie Jones is an MPH candidate in the Community-Oriented Public Health Practice Program at the University of Washington School of Public Health and Community Medicine. She is a Research Assistant at the Northwest Center for Public Health Practice. Ms Jones worked with Dr. O'Carroll to plan, implement, and summarize the Assessing Regional Preparedness project. Ms. Jones has a B.S. in Business from the University of Minnesota, and, prior to her work with the NWCPHP, spent several years working in the non-profit sector around organizational development, evaluation, and cultural competency.
Learner Objectives
By the end of this session participants will be able to:
- Describe the importance of regional planning for public health emergencies
- List the topic areas to consider in regional preparedness planning
- Explain how the Regional Assessment Checklist can be used by state and local preparedness officials
Target Audience
- Emergency management planners
- Preparedness trainers
- Other public health department staff involved in disaster response
Registration Information
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