Tools for Communication with the General Public in Emergencies

Keywords / Description:

This promising practice outlines how the Ingham County Health Department implemented the Mutare Software Interactive Disease Module Information System to address the public's need for accurate and timely information during emergency situations, such as West Nile Virus and Influenza. The implementation action steps included:

executing an overall needs survey
creating a systematic approach
programming and training staff
testing the system and implementation

Toolkit:

PH Informatics Toolkit

Keyword Area:

Health Information Technology (HIT), Risk Communication

Jurisdiction:

Institutional Author:

Ingham County Health Department

Submitted:

06/18/2007

Modified:

03/06/2009

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