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Online Training: RealOpt© for Point of Dispensing
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Division of State and Local Readiness (DSLR) training team is offering three...
Jan 03, 2017 | Raymond Puerini
A Year in Review: The Best of NACCHO Preparedness
From the onset of Zika virus disease to international acts of violence related to terrorism, to the worst global migrant crisis since...
Jan 03, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman
ANCC Seeks Preparedness Experts to Aid in Certification Development
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is currently recruiting U.S. based healthcare professionals to assist with the...
Dec 16, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
Blue Ribbon Study Panel Releases Progress Report on Biodefense Indicators
In October 2015, the Blue Ribbon Study Panel on Biodefense released a bipartisan report. This document details the recommended actions...
Dec 16, 2016 | Raymond Puerini
UPMC Releases Casebook for Ensuring MCM Stewardship in an Emergency
In November 2016, the UPMC Center for Health Security released a new communication casebook, entitled How to Steward Medical...
Dec 13, 2016 | Raymond Puerini
Ohio State University Incident: Preparedness Resources for Addressing Active Shooter...
Based on the recent reports from several media outlets, a knife attack occurred yesterday morning on the Ohio State University campus,...
Nov 29, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman
Active Shooter Reported at Ohio State University
Several news outlets are reporting an active shooter incident on the Ohio State University campus Monday morning. The most recent...
Nov 28, 2016 | Katie Dwyer
National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin Update
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued an updated National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin through May 15, 2017....
Nov 16, 2016 | Katie Dwyer
Teaser: Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol, Drugs & Health
On November 17, 2016, the Office of the Surgeon General will release Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General’s Report on...
Nov 16, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
Online Training: RealOpt© for Point of DispensingThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Division of State and Local Readiness (DSLR) training team is offering three sessions of an online training course (available in January, February, or March) on the RealOpt computer modeling system. The RealOpt system can help medical countermeasure (MCM) planners design points-of-dispensing (POD) sites and treatment clinics. By attending this... Jan 03, 2017 | Raymond Puerini |
A Year in Review: The Best of NACCHO PreparednessFrom the onset of Zika virus disease to international acts of violence related to terrorism, to the worst global migrant crisis since World War II, the year 2016 brought a whole new meaning to the importance of public health emergency preparedness. Throughout the last twelve months, NACCHO has worked diligently in collaboration with many of […] Jan 03, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman |
ANCC Seeks Preparedness Experts to Aid in Certification DevelopmentThe American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is currently recruiting U.S. based healthcare professionals to assist with the development of a National Healthcare Disaster Certification (NHDC). The NHDC is now final phase of the development process involving the Standard Setting Panel (SSP) group. This portion aims to determine a recommended passing score, which is the level at which […] Dec 16, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
Blue Ribbon Study Panel Releases Progress Report on Biodefense IndicatorsIn October 2015, the Blue Ribbon Study Panel on Biodefense released a bipartisan report. This document details the recommended actions needed at the federal and national levels to address gaps and shortfalls in biodefense, which continue to leave the nation vulnerable to catastrophic loss of life, social unrest, and loss in faith in government. These findings were […] Dec 16, 2016 | Raymond Puerini |
UPMC Releases Casebook for Ensuring MCM Stewardship in an EmergencyIn November 2016, the UPMC Center for Health Security released a new communication casebook, entitled How to Steward Medical Countermeasures and Public Trust in an Emergency: A Communication Casebook for FDA and Its Public Health Partners. The purpose of this resource is to assist the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other public health officials in ensuring […] Dec 13, 2016 | Raymond Puerini |
Ohio State University Incident: Preparedness Resources for Addressing Active Shooter EventsBased on the recent reports from several media outlets, a knife attack occurred yesterday morning on the Ohio State University campus, leaving 11 hospitalized and one killed (the assailant). This occurrence is now being investigated as a potential act of terrorism. In the wake of yesterday’s event and other similar incidents happening within the last six months, […] Nov 29, 2016 | Anastasia Sonneman |
Active Shooter Reported at Ohio State UniversitySeveral news outlets are reporting an active shooter incident on the Ohio State University campus Monday morning. The most recent reports suggest that eight or nine people were injured and taken to local hospitals and that the suspected shooter is dead. Students reported receiving emergency texts and hearing sirens to alert them of the threat. […] Nov 28, 2016 | Katie Dwyer |
National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin UpdateThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued an updated National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin through May 15, 2017. The Bulletin reflects on-going concerns about the threat of homegrown violent extremism, though no specific or credible threat is known at this time. DHS encourages increased public vigilance and awareness, such as through the “If You […] Nov 16, 2016 | Katie Dwyer |
Teaser: Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol, Drugs & HealthOn November 17, 2016, the Office of the Surgeon General will release Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol, Drugs & Health. This historic, first-ever report will be presented at Facing Addiction in America: A National Summit, which will serve as a forum for conversations on the science behind preventing and treating substance misuse […] Nov 16, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
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