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COVID-19 Healthcare Planning Checklist

Planning for a potential emerging infectious disease pandemic, like COVID-19, is critical to protecting the health and welfare of our...

Mar 31, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

  • Tools & Resources, Infectious Disease

    COVID-19 Resources for Local Health Departments (March 23-27)

    March 23, 2020 CDC Updates: Keeping Children Healthy While Schools are Closed HHS Updates: New Guidelines on Priority Testing (See...

    Mar 31, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

  • Health Ethics & Law

    Webinar Series: Legal Preparedness for Public Health Emergencies

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Governors Association, and American Bar Association announced the launch of a...

    Sep 19, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • All of Us, Gun Violence, Injury and Violence Prevention, Project Public Health Ready (PPHR)

    Report: Mass Attacks in Public Spaces – 2018

    This information was originally featured in a DHS press release. On July 9, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin K. McAleenan...

    Jul 18, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Global Health, Health Ethics & Law

    Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act Signed into Law

    President Donald Trump has signed the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act (PAHPAI) (S. 1379) into law...

    Jul 16, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Tools & Resources, Emergency Response, Health Ethics & Law

    Public Health Perspectives Podcast: CDC’s Public Health Emergency Law Online Course

    On this episode of Public Health Perspectives, a podcast of the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice (JPHMP), CDC Public...

    Jun 17, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Communications & Public Relations, Health Ethics & Law

    Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act headed to the...

    The House of Representatives passed the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act (PAHPAI) (S. 1379). The...

    Jun 13, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Tools & Resources, Emergency Response

    S.A.F.E. Donates Emergency Alerts Platform to U.S. Schools, Colleges and Universities

    Safety Alerts for Education Foundation (S.A.F.E.) Donates Emergency Alerts Platform to Schools, Colleges and Universities Across the...

    Apr 19, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

  • Tools & Resources, Emergency Response, Health Ethics & Law, Training

    CDC Launches Public Health Emergency Law Online Course

    From emerging infectious diseases and catastrophic natural disasters to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear agents, our...

    Apr 11, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    • COVID-19, Infectious Disease

    COVID-19 Healthcare Planning Checklist

    Planning for a potential emerging infectious disease pandemic, like COVID-19, is critical to protecting the health and welfare of our nation. To assist state, local, tribal, and territorial partners in their planning efforts, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response has developed the COVID-19 Healthcare Planning Checklist. It identifies specific activities your […]

    Mar 31, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Tools & Resources, Infectious Disease

    COVID-19 Resources for Local Health Departments (March 23-27)

    March 23, 2020 CDC Updates: Keeping Children Healthy While Schools are Closed HHS Updates: New Guidelines on Priority Testing (See attachment) DHS Update: Joint Statement on US-Canada Joint Initiative: Temporary Restriction of Travelers Crossing the US-Canada Land Border for Non-Essential Purposes Fact Sheet: DHS Measures on the Border to Limit the Further Spread of Coronavirus […]

    Mar 31, 2020 | Kim Rodgers

    Health Ethics & Law

    Webinar Series: Legal Preparedness for Public Health Emergencies

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Governors Association, and American Bar Association announced the launch of a four-part webinar series, “Preparedness and Response for Public Health Emergencies: Exploring the Role of Law,” which will explore legal preparedness for public health emergencies.

    Sep 19, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    All of Us, Gun Violence, Injury and Violence Prevention, Project Public Health Ready (PPHR)

    Report: Mass Attacks in Public Spaces – 2018

    This information was originally featured in a DHS press release. On July 9, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin K. McAleenan joined Secret Service Director James Murray and the National Threat Assessment Center’s (NTAC) Chief Dr. Lina Alathari for the release of its annual report on Mass Attacks in Public Spaces (MAPS). The report examines 27 […]

    Jul 18, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Global Health, Health Ethics & Law

    Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act Signed into Law

    President Donald Trump has signed the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act (PAHPAI) (S. 1379) into law following a 9-month delay in the reauthorization that expired September 30, 2018. PAHPAI supports local health department disaster preparedness efforts such as the Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant program and Hospital Preparedness Program. The law also...

    Jul 16, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Tools & Resources, Emergency Response, Health Ethics & Law

    Public Health Perspectives Podcast: CDC’s Public Health Emergency Law Online Course

    On this episode of Public Health Perspectives, a podcast of the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice (JPHMP), CDC Public Health Analyst Gregory Sunshine, JD, talks about the CDC’s Public Health Emergency Law online training. The Public Health Emergency Law (PHEL) Online Training prepares state, tribal, local, and territorial practitioners to make informed legal decisions related to...

    Jun 17, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Communications & Public Relations, Health Ethics & Law

    Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act headed to the President’s Desk

    The House of Representatives passed the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act (PAHPAI) (S. 1379). The Senate passed the legislation on May 16, 2019, and it is now headed to the President’s desk to be signed into law. The development and passage of PAHPAI has been one of NACCHO’s top advocacy priorities for […]

    Jun 13, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Tools & Resources, Emergency Response

    S.A.F.E. Donates Emergency Alerts Platform to U.S. Schools, Colleges and Universities

    Safety Alerts for Education Foundation (S.A.F.E.) Donates Emergency Alerts Platform to Schools, Colleges and Universities Across the US for Enhanced Protection in the Event of a Life-Threatening Emergency Hyper-local Mobile Alerts Can Save Lives in An Emergency Such As, A Mass Shooting, Where A Few Seconds Can Be The Difference Between Life and Death April 19, […]

    Apr 19, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Tools & Resources, Emergency Response, Health Ethics & Law, Training

    CDC Launches Public Health Emergency Law Online Course

    From emerging infectious diseases and catastrophic natural disasters to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear agents, our nation’s threat environment continues to evolve. CDC’s Public Health Emergency Law Online Course helps to ensure your agency’s emergency law savvy evolves with it. Launched in 2007 and now available online, the course prepares state, tribal, local, and territorial...

    Apr 11, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

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    COVID-19, Immunization

    NACCHO Recognizes Second Anniversary of First COVID-19 Vaccination

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    Tools & Resources, COVID-19, Water Quality

    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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    Emergency Response, Infectious Disease, Opportunity

    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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    Emergency Response, Infectious Disease

    COVID-19 Alternate Care Site Resources

    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

    Tools & Resources, Infectious Disease

    AMA Telehealth Implementation Playbook

    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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    Communications & Public Relations, Emergency Response, Infectious Disease

    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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