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CDC Training and Technical Assistance Now Available to Support State and Local ORRs

State and local health departments beginning their operational readiness review (ORR) process can refer to CDC’s ORR guidance  to (1)...

Dec 19, 2017 | Raymond Puerini

  • New Medical Countermeasure Operational Readiness Review and Action Plan Guidance...

    CDC recently posted new guidance for the 2017-2018 (Budget Period 1) versions of the Medical Countermeasure Operational Readiness...

    Nov 20, 2017 | Raymond Puerini

  • Call for ‘Second Wednesday Webinar’ Presenters

    The CDC’s Division of State and Local Readiness (DSLR) seeks local and state health department staff to serve as 2018 presenters for...

    Oct 06, 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

  • 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

  • Behind the Scenes: Development of New Medical Countermeasure Resource

    In late January, the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) Division of State and Local Readiness convened over 60 medical...

    Mar 06, 2017 | Raymond Puerini

    • Tools & Resources, Medical Countermeasures, Training

    NACCHO Releases Guide for Medical Countermeasure Coordinators

    Medical countermeasures (MCM) coordinators who are new to their role have a particularly steep learning curve to become familiar with their jurisdictional plans, federal preparedness guidance and requirements, organizations that can support MCM operations, and MCM product information. There are a myriad of MCM guidance documents, resources, trainings, and tools and one of the greatest […]

    Jun 13, 2018 | Raymond Puerini

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    Updates to ORR Online Data Collection System Now Available

    CDC’s Operational Readiness Review (ORR) online data collection system has undergone a recent update that allows users to download templates to complete two forms offline. Currently available in the system for download are the receive, stage, and store (RSS) site survey and point of dispensing forms. The templates allow recipients to enter data on the […]

    Mar 12, 2018 | Raymond Puerini

    Operational Readiness Review Timing Estimates Needed

    The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) and the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), in coordination with CDC Division of State and Local Readiness (DSLR), are seeking volunteers from state, local, and territorial public health departments who are interested in tracking how long it takes to prepare and complete […]

    Feb 23, 2018 | Raymond Puerini

    CDC Training and Technical Assistance Now Available to Support State and Local ORRs

    State and local health departments beginning their operational readiness review (ORR) process can refer to CDC’s ORR guidance  to (1) complete a self-assessment and (2) complete a review using the new ORR online data collection system. State health departments have been assigned the responsibility of training local health departments within their states on how to […]

    Dec 19, 2017 | Raymond Puerini

    New Medical Countermeasure Operational Readiness Review and Action Plan Guidance Available

    CDC recently posted new guidance for the 2017-2018 (Budget Period 1) versions of the Medical Countermeasure Operational Readiness Review (MCM ORR) and the MCM Action Plan on the On-TRAC portal.  To access On-TRAC, click here. The new MCM ORR guidance document provides specific information on how to complete a self-assessment and how to complete a review using the […]

    Nov 20, 2017 | Raymond Puerini

    Call for ‘Second Wednesday Webinar’ Presenters

    The CDC’s Division of State and Local Readiness (DSLR) seeks local and state health department staff to serve as 2018 presenters for the CDC Second Wednesday Webinar series. Ideal presentations will provide a 45-minute overview of a health department’s innovative or promising practices, lessons learned, and/or effective strategies on the below topics. 2018 CDC Second Wednesday Webinar Topic...

    Oct 06, 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

    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

    Behind the Scenes: Development of New Medical Countermeasure Resource

    In late January, the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) Division of State and Local Readiness convened over 60 medical countermeasure (MCM) experts across the local, state, and federal levels to gather feedback about a new MCM Operational Resource Guide. Meeting attendees included public health and emergency management agency staff, pharmaceutical industry partners, tribal […]

    Mar 06, 2017 | Raymond Puerini

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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.

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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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    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

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    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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    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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