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Risks of Cyber Attacks on the Healthcare Sector Leave Public Health of Communities...

In December 2011, a hospital in Georgia was forced to divert all non-emergency admissions to other medical centers, after a malware...

Oct 24, 2013 | Justin Snair

  • Preparedness Planning, Outcomes, and Measurement Workgroup September Report

    Chairs: Steve Huleatt & Steve Englender; Staff: Resham Patel and Naomi Rennard The Preparedness Planning, Outcomes, and...

    Oct 09, 2013 | Admin

  • National Academies of Science Building Resilience to Disasters Workshop

    Date: Sept. 5, 2013 Staff Representative: Scott Fisher and Naomi Rennard Member Representative: N/A Highlights: The National Academies...

    Oct 09, 2013 | Admin

  • Connecticut Declares “Public Health Ready Day” in Honor of Earning Statewide PPHR...

    The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) announced that each of Connecticut’s five Emergency Planning and Preparedness...

    Sep 18, 2013 | Frances Bevington

    • Risks of Cyber Attacks on the Healthcare Sector Leave Public Health of Communities Vulnerable

    In December 2011, a hospital in Georgia was forced to divert all non-emergency admissions to other medical centers, after a malware infection downed the institution’s IT network and required staff to use paper records. The attack affected computer connectivity, as hospital computers could not communicate with each other. The hospital was forced to use a runner system, where papers were shuttled...

    Oct 24, 2013 | Justin Snair

    Preparedness Planning, Outcomes, and Measurement Workgroup September Report

    Chairs: Steve Huleatt & Steve Englender; Staff: Resham Patel and Naomi Rennard The Preparedness Planning, Outcomes, and Measurement Workgroup held its monthly call on Sept. 24.  Members discussed the Peer Assessment Model Tool, developed by Georgetown University. While the tool could be potentially useful for After-Action Reporting, it seems to be burdensome for local health departments...

    Oct 09, 2013 | Admin

    National Academies of Science Building Resilience to Disasters Workshop

    Date: Sept. 5, 2013 Staff Representative: Scott Fisher and Naomi Rennard Member Representative: N/A Highlights: The National Academies of Sciences hosted a dynamic workshop to feature the publication of a recent National Research Council report, Disaster Resilience: A National Imperative. The report details the strong community of stakeholders eager to advance the efforts of building resilience...

    Oct 09, 2013 | Admin

    Connecticut Declares “Public Health Ready Day” in Honor of Earning Statewide PPHR Recognition

    The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) announced that each of Connecticut’s five Emergency Planning and Preparedness Regions have been recognized by NACCHO’s Project Public Health Ready (PPHR) for their ability to respond to public health emergencies. Connecticut is now the fourth state in the nation to achieve statewide recognition. In honor of the recognition, […]

    Sep 18, 2013 | Frances Bevington

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    NACCHO Recognizes Second Anniversary of First COVID-19 Vaccination

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    Purdue University’s New Water Systems Course Designed to Aid Safe Building Reopening...

    Purdue is partnering with NACCHO to offer this online course at a discount for local health departments.

    Dec 04, 2020 | Emily D'Angelo

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    National Student Response Network Linking Volunteers to Health Departments

    The National Student Response Network (NSRN) is fielding the volunteer needs of hospitals and public health departments and aims to...

    May 20, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

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    ASPR TRACIE has just released COVID-19 Alternate Care Site Resources, a collection of new resources that can help stakeholders address...

    Apr 22, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

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    During a pandemic, healthcare facilities may need telehealth/medicine capabilities. Telehealth policies help to prevent potential...

    Apr 21, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

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    NNPHI Launches COVID-19 Learning & Action Collaborative

    The National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) has launched a COVID-19 Learning & Action Collaborative to move beyond...

    Apr 21, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

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