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New Preparedness Resource: Rural and Tribal Disaster Health
The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR’s) Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information...
Jul 26, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman
New Preparedness Resource: Planning for the 2017 Solar Eclipse
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) recently release a new...
Jul 19, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman
International Ransomware Campaign Impacting Healthcare and Public Health Sector...
The U.S. government is aware of an international ransomware campaign that may be affecting Healthcare and Public Health Sector assets...
Jun 28, 2017 | Katie Dwyer
ASPR Implementation Guidance for 2017-2022 HPP Performance Measures
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Service (HSS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) recently...
May 10, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman
Engage with the Medical Reserve Corps at the 2017 Preparedness Summit
By Brennan J. Leddy, M.A.Ed, Communications Specialist, Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Program, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and...
Apr 17, 2017 | Guest Author
Recruiting LHD Staff: 2017-2018 NACCHO Preparedness Workgroups
Recruitment for 2017-2018 NACCHO advisory groups (i.e., committees and workgroups), including six Preparedness workgroups, starts on...
Mar 31, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman
Enhance Your Medical Countermeasure Knowledge at the 2017 Preparedness Summit
Federal guidance and assessment methods for medical countermeasure (MCM) planning have progressively expanded over the last two...
Mar 31, 2017 | Raymond Puerini
Deadline Extended: 2016-17 National Health Security Awards
Jan 24, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman
2016 PHEMCE Strategy and Implementation Plan Released
Every year, the Office of the Assistance Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) updates the Public Health Emergency Medical...
Jan 19, 2017 | Raymond Puerini
New Preparedness Resource: Rural and Tribal Disaster HealthThe Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR’s) Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange (TRACIE) recently released a new collection of resources informing emergency preparedness planning and response in rural and tribal communities. The compendium titled, “Topic Collection: Rural Disaster Health,” highlights guidance for and... Jul 26, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman |
New Preparedness Resource: Planning for the 2017 Solar EclipseThe Department of Health and Human Services’ Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) recently release a new planning resource designed to assist emergency preparedness professionals in planning and responding to the 2017 solar eclipse. This tool can also inform preparedness strategies for other unplanned and planned mass gatherings in rural and urban areas. More... Jul 19, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman |
International Ransomware Campaign Impacting Healthcare and Public Health Sector (UPDATED)The U.S. government is aware of an international ransomware campaign that may be affecting Healthcare and Public Health Sector assets in addition to other Sectors. The Critical Infrastructure Program within the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) has provided the following information and resources. Please feel free to share this information with your health […] Jun 28, 2017 | Katie Dwyer |
ASPR Implementation Guidance for 2017-2022 HPP Performance MeasuresThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Service (HSS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) recently released the final Implementation Guidance for the 2017-2022 Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) Performance Measures (click here to view the full document). Developed using input from current HPP awardees, health care coalitions (HCCs), as well as health care... May 10, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman |
Engage with the Medical Reserve Corps at the 2017 Preparedness SummitBy Brennan J. Leddy, M.A.Ed, Communications Specialist, Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Program, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a national network of volunteers, organized locally to improve the health and safety of their communities. Celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, the MRC program was created to engage volunteers to strengthen... Apr 17, 2017 | Guest Author |
Recruiting LHD Staff: 2017-2018 NACCHO Preparedness WorkgroupsRecruitment for 2017-2018 NACCHO advisory groups (i.e., committees and workgroups), including six Preparedness workgroups, starts on April 3, 2017 and goes through May 5, 2017. NACCHO advisory groups are a primary and recognized vehicle for identifying the opportunities and challenges facing local health departments (LHDs) and the field at large. NACCHO members from all areas of […] Mar 31, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman |
Enhance Your Medical Countermeasure Knowledge at the 2017 Preparedness SummitFederal guidance and assessment methods for medical countermeasure (MCM) planning have progressively expanded over the last two decades. In response to enhanced capability, more rigorous grant requirements, and emerging health threats, local health departments (LHDs) have continued to develop innovative and inclusive ways for safe and rapid dispensation of medications during emergencies... Mar 31, 2017 | Raymond Puerini |
Deadline Extended: 2016-17 National Health Security AwardsJan 24, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman |
2016 PHEMCE Strategy and Implementation Plan ReleasedEvery year, the Office of the Assistance Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) updates the Public Health Emergency Medical Countermeasure Enterprise (PHEMCE) Strategy and Implementation Plan (SIP) to ensure optimal allocation of resources to address high-priority threats. The 2016 PHEMCE SIP provides a blueprint for PHEMCE to enhance national health security through the development,... Jan 19, 2017 | Raymond Puerini |
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