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CDC Launches New Medical Countermeasure Readiness Newsletter
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Division of State and Local Readiness (DSLR) is launching the new Medical...
Sep 08, 2017 | Raymond Puerini
FEMA Seeks Feedback: National Incident Management System Resources
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking public comment on several newly released drafts of supplemental guidance...
May 30, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman
Accessing Resources and Technical Assistance through CDC’s New On-TRAC Portal
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently launched the Online Technical Resource and Assistance Center (On-TRAC)...
May 24, 2017 | Raymond Puerini
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
New FDA Draft Guidance: Extended Expiration Dating for Doxycycline
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently published new draft guidance, titled: “Extending Expiration Dates of Doxycycline...
May 08, 2017 | Raymond Puerini
Webinar Recording: Emergency Preparedness for People with Hearing Loss
The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is offering free access to an archived recording of its previously hosted webinar...
Mar 28, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman
Updated MRC Core Competencies: Streamlining Training Standards for All Public Health...
By Kathy Deffer, NACCHO Senior Program Analyst Public health preparedness planners are responsible for developing plans to protect the...
Jan 12, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman
Call for Presenters: 2017 CDC Second Wednesday Webinar Series
The CDC Division of State and Local Readiness (DSLR) is currently seeking local and state health department staff to serve as 2017...
Jan 03, 2017 | Raymond Puerini
Partner with CDC to Host and Train the Future Public Health Workforce
The Public Health Associate Program (PHAP) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will be accepting applications...
Nov 17, 2016 | Kim Rodgers
CDC Launches New Medical Countermeasure Readiness NewsletterThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Division of State and Local Readiness (DSLR) is launching the new Medical Countermeasure Readiness newsletter in September 2017. This resource is designed to provide regular communications to state, local, territorial, and tribal partners regarding medical countermeasure (MCM) planning.The newsletter will offer program updates, announce... Sep 08, 2017 | Raymond Puerini |
FEMA Seeks Feedback: National Incident Management System ResourcesThe Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking public comment on several newly released drafts of supplemental guidance documents for the National Incident Management System (NIMS). These documents are designed to strengthen the resource management component of NIMS. Click here to access each draft document and its dedicated feedback form. In order to submit comments, FEMA requests... May 30, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman |
Accessing Resources and Technical Assistance through CDC’s New On-TRAC PortalThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently launched the Online Technical Resource and Assistance Center (On-TRAC) to support state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) staff in preparing for public health emergencies related to medical countermeasure (MCM) distribution and dispensing. On-TRAC is a web-based resource and sharing center where SLTT staff can access resources,... May 24, 2017 | Raymond Puerini |
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 |
New FDA Draft Guidance: Extended Expiration Dating for DoxycyclineThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently published new draft guidance, titled: “Extending Expiration Dates of Doxycycline Tablets and Capsules in Strategic Stockpiles; Draft Guidance for Government Public Health and Emergency Response Stakeholders.” The draft guidance is also published in the Federal Register and electronic and written comments are currently being accepted until June 26,... May 08, 2017 | Raymond Puerini |
Webinar Recording: Emergency Preparedness for People with Hearing LossThe Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is offering free access to an archived recording of its previously hosted webinar discussing strategies and resources to support individuals with hearing impairment during an emergency. Webinar presenters Lisa Hamlin, HLAA Director of Public Policy and Scott Smight, CEP, PFT, Captain/Paramedic share the latest on emergency access as well […] Mar 28, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman |
Updated MRC Core Competencies: Streamlining Training Standards for All Public Health Preparedness RolesBy Kathy Deffer, NACCHO Senior Program Analyst Public health preparedness planners are responsible for developing plans to protect the communities they serve against all hazards that may negatively impact local health and safety. Fulfilling this crucial role requires training and exercise plans ensuring preparedness staff and volunteers are both knowledgeable and able to perform their […] Jan 12, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman |
Call for Presenters: 2017 CDC Second Wednesday Webinar SeriesThe CDC Division of State and Local Readiness (DSLR) is currently seeking local and state health department staff to serve as 2017 presenters for the CDC Second Wednesday Webinar Series. Ideal presentations will provide a 15-20 minute overview of a health department’s promising practice, lessons learned from recent exercises, and/or effective strategies focusing on one of the […] Jan 03, 2017 | Raymond Puerini |
Partner with CDC to Host and Train the Future Public Health WorkforceThe Public Health Associate Program (PHAP) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will be accepting applications January 3-19, 2017 to host a public health associate starting in October 2017. PHAP is a two-year training program designed to train and provide experiential learning to early-career public health professionals. It’s a great opportunity to […] Nov 17, 2016 | Kim Rodgers |
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