Emergency Preparedness & Response Resources
The following online resources were compiled to help Region VIII providers and emergency health care personnel plan for and respond to bioterrorism events or public health emergencies. Please e-mail shannon@champsonline.org if you have any other appropriate resources to share.
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AHRQ Resources
CHAMPS Resources
HHS Resources
SAMHSA Resources
Other Online Resources
AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY (AHRQ) RESOURCES
AHRQ, a federal agency, has created a report containing emergency preparedness models that provide guidance on personal protective equipment, decontamination, isolation/quarantine, and laboratory capacity. To download this report, follow the link below:
AHRQ has also released an updated version of the Bioterrorism and Epidemic Outbreak Response Model, which is a computer model that predicts the number and type of staff needed to respond to a major disease outbreak or bioterrorism attack on a given population. To download this updated tool, follow the link below:
AHRQ has funded a number of emergency preparedness-related tools and resources to help hospitals and health care systems prepare for medical emergencies. For more information about these products, follow the link below:
COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF MOUNTAIN/PLAINS STATES (CHAMPS) RESOURCES
Health Center Preparedness for Emerging Infections and Bioterrorism; Adi Gundlapalli, MD, PhD
CHAMPS Archived Webcast, 2004
Developed for Community Health Center clinical staff who provide patient care, assessments, outreach, or triage, this webcast addresses EIDs and agensts of bioterrorism, describes EIDs of current interest and how CHC patients with EID would present, aspects of preparedness, and scenarios and case presentations. This archived webcast is available for purchase or loan on CD-ROM (CME no longer available).
US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS) RESOURCES
HHS has released an official US government Web site for information on the pandemic flu and avian influenza. The site includes a vaccine locator, H1N1 self-evaluation tool, general information about health and safety, monitoring, planning, and response, and links to National Strategy and the US HHS Pandemic Influenza Plan. Follow the link below for:
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (SAMHSA) RESOURCES
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has compiled a collection of resources providing tips for parents, teachers, and emergency and disaster response workers when talking about traumatic events.
OTHER ONLINE RESOURCES
American Medical Association (AMA)
Center for Public Health Preparedness and Disaster Response
www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/physician-resources/public-health/center-public-health-preparedness-disaster-response.shtml
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Emergency Preparedness and Response
www.bt.cdc.gov
Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)
Community-Based Units to Promote Healthy Living and Prepare for Emergencies
www.medicalreservecorps.gov
National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
Emergency Preparedness and Response Programs and Activities
www.naccho.org/topics/emergency/index.cfm
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Emergency Preparedness and Response
www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/emergency.html
National Opinion Research Center
Guide outlining steps for aiding migrant and seasonal farm workers before, during, and after a natural or man-made disaster. This resource is the first of its kind to provide actionable steps that can be taken by public health professionals to address the specific challenges and needs of migrant and seasonal farm workers in the event of an emergency.
Free Emergency Preparedness Guide to Aid to Migrant Farm Workers
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Psychological First Aid: Field Operations Guide for Disaster Mental Health Responders
www.ncptsd.va.gov/ncmain/ncdocs/manuals/nc_manual_psyfirstaid.html
World Health Organization (WHO)
Effective Media Communication during Public Health Emergencies
A WHO Handbook
A WHO Field Guide
A WHO Quick-Reference Chart
