Anticipating Anthrax: New Tools Designed to Enhance Long-Term Medical Countermeasure...

NACCHO in coordination with the the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) and the Centers for Disease Control...

Jul 12, 2017 | Raymond Puerini

  • June 2017 Preparedness Policy Advisory Group Report

    In June, the PPAG welcomed five new members representing local public health in Alabama, Kentucky, New Mexico, Alaska, and Indiana....

    Jul 11, 2017 | Katie Dwyer

  • 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

  • New NACCHO Toolbox Search Features for MCM Operational Readiness Review Resources

    Rolled out nationally in 2014, the Medical Countermeasure Operational Readiness Review (MCM ORR) serves as the national standard to...

    May 08, 2017 | Raymond Puerini

  • New FDA Draft Guidance: Extended Expiration Dating for Doxycycline

    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently published new draft guidance, titled: “Extending Expiration Dates of Doxycycline...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

  • Preparedness Planning, Outcomes, and Measures (PPOM) Workgroup March 2017 Report

    The Preparedness Planning, Outcomes, and Measures (PPOM) Workgroup held its monthly call on March 28, 2017. Representatives from...

    Apr 17, 2017 | Sarah Summers

  • 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

  • Anticipating Anthrax: New Tools Designed to Enhance Long-Term Medical Countermeasure Distribution

    NACCHO in coordination with the the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released two complimentary resources to bolster emergency planning and response following an anthrax event. The primary document, developed by the CDC, outlines response protocol following a large-scale aerosolized anthrax emergency...

    Jul 12, 2017 | Raymond Puerini

    June 2017 Preparedness Policy Advisory Group Report

    In June, the PPAG welcomed five new members representing local public health in Alabama, Kentucky, New Mexico, Alaska, and Indiana. NACCHO’s Government Affairs team provided an overview of legislative and policy updates including the FY18 budget request, efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, and potential impacts to the Hospital Preparedness Program and […]

    Jul 11, 2017 | Katie Dwyer

    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) 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

    New NACCHO Toolbox Search Features for MCM Operational Readiness Review Resources

    Rolled out nationally in 2014, the Medical Countermeasure Operational Readiness Review (MCM ORR) serves as the national standard to assess health department capacity for distributing and dispensing medical countermeasures (MCM) in response to public health emergencies. Developed and implemented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Division of State and Local Readiness, this...

    May 08, 2017 | Raymond Puerini

    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 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

    Preparedness Planning, Outcomes, and Measures (PPOM) Workgroup March 2017 Report

    The Preparedness Planning, Outcomes, and Measures (PPOM) Workgroup held its monthly call on March 28, 2017. Representatives from National Health Security Preparedness Index (NHSPI) made a brief presentation including history and background of the index and provided an update on the newest release of the index.  NHSPI also provided information on their Preparedness Innovator Challenge, […]

    Apr 17, 2017 | Sarah Summers

    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 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 Summit

    Federal 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

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