ResourcesThe Ohio Center for Public Health Preparedness provides access to many resources for the public health workforce and students. Some of the resources we have created include:
Activities offered by other Centers for Public Health Preparedness in the national network can be found at the Centers for Public Health Preparedness Resource Center, maintained by the Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH). This free online catalog provides learning opportunities with courses and training activities, tools, and educational programs.
FY 2008 NIMS COMPLIANCE OBJECTIVES AND METRICS:
NIMS Alert 04-08, February 25, 2008
“The intention of this NIMS Alert is to announce the release of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 National Incident Management System (NIMS) Compliance Objectives and Metrics. Meeting the Compliance Objectives forms the basis for NIMS compliance determinations for States, Territories, Tribal Nations, and Local Governments. NIMS compliance directly impacts eligibility for Federal Preparedness Awards under Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-5, Managing Domestic Incidents.”
Visit http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/compliance/2008.shtm to access the documents.
Proposed Credentialing Job Titles for the Medical & Public Health Discipline:
This is an effort that Dr. Sharon Stanley, Program Director for OCPHP, has been involved in since fall of 2006. FEMA’s Incident Management Systems Division released the proposed Medical and Public Health job titles for public review and comment in conjunction with resource typing efforts to build Medical and Public Health response teams. The proposed job titles are located at http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/rm/job_titles.shtm .
HOSPITAL PAN FLU PREPAREDNESS GUIDE:
The New Jersey Hospital Association has released part one of a 10-part guide to assist hospitals in creating and assessing pandemic influenza response plans. The first module includes recommendations related to medical and surgical supplies, including pharmaceuticals and patient comfort items; logistical needs; and hospital support services. Access the guide at http://www.njha.com/qualityinstitute/supplies.aspx .
PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY RESPONSE: A GUIDE FOR LEADERS AND RESPONDERS:
Department of Health and Human Services. Public Health Emergency Response: A Guide for Leaders and Responders. Washington, DC: HHS, August 2007, pdf files updated October 2007, 129 pages. At: http://www.hhs.gov/disasters/press/newsroom/leadersguide/freo-full-print.pdf
“The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) created this guide to provide public officials (e.g., mayors, governors, county executives, emergency managers) and first responders (e.g., police, fire, EMS) with information on the public health response to emergencies.”
CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS (COOP)
How quickly can your agency resume operations after an incident or disaster? Having a continuity of operations plan can decrease the amount of time your operation is down after a disaster. Following are some resources that may be helpful as you prepare or tweak your COOP:
Ready.gov has a section dedicated to business COOP. The site contains checklists, templates, and sample plans. Visit http://www.ready.gov/business/plan/planning.html for more information.
COOP checklist - for reviewing your COOP - available at http://emergencymanagement.wi.gov/docview.asp?docid=272 . Courtesy of Wisconsin Emergency Management.
Ohio EMA – Plans Branch has an Ohio COOP Guidance Package for Local Governments available as well. The package contains guidance, a template, and template instructions that provide the framework for completing a COOP.
FEMA PORTAL
From the new website location, hosted by FEMA’s U.S. Fire Administration:
“The Continuity Connection video series addresses what you and your workplace can do to continue operating under the worst circumstances. Whether it's a flood, fire, computer virus or pandemic, if you have a continuity of operations (COOP) plan, conduct COOP training and exercises - you'll get through the crisis and get back on your feet serving the citizens of America.” Visit http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/coop/ for this and other COOP related materials and training.
FEMA website (http://www.fema.gov/government/coop/) also has templates, guidance, and a list of training and education related to COOP.
EPA Environmental Management Guide for Colleges and Universities:
Environmental Protection Agency. Environmental Management Guide for Colleges and Universities: A Path Toward Sustainability. US EPA New England, Office of Environmental Stewardship, 265 pages, Oct 2007. http://www.epa.gov/region01/assistance/univ/emsguide.html
Case studies are organized according to the following general categories:
· Building Sustainable Programs
· Energy
· Preparedness & Security
· Sustainable Design & Building
· Transportation Solutions
· Waste Management
· Water Management
The University of Washington's Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Assessment process is highlighted as one of the "Best Practices."
Podcast: GIS and Emergency Response
The Florida Department of Health announces the availability of a new podcast – “On GIS and Response”.
What role does GIS play in emergency response and recovery? How do we use it now for environmental health issues and what role might it play in the future? In this 30 minute episode, Richard Butgereit (GIS Administrator for the Florida Division of Emergency Management), Calvin Desouza (GIS Manager for the Division), and Jennifer Williams (Hazard and Vulnerability Analyst) discuss the history and power of Geographic Information Systems in Environmental Health and Emergency Response.
Visit http://www.myfloridaeh.com/podcasts/ to download it or subscribe, if you have a player.
CIVIL SUPPORT TEAM OPERATIONS:
Department of the Army. Weapons of Mass Destruction – Civil Support Team Operations (FM 3-11.22). Washington, DC: U.S. Department of the Army, Department of Defense, December 10, 2007, 138 pages. Accessed at: http://www.fas.org/irp/doddir/army/fm3-11-22.pdf
[Excerpt: "The WMD-CST program mission is to support civil authorities at domestic chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosives (CBRNE) incident sites by identifying CBRNE agents and substances, assessing current and projected consequences, advising on response measures, and assisting with appropriate requests for additional support…This manual serves as the foundation for WMD-CST doctrine and focuses on the organization, mission, command and control (C2), and operations of the WMD-CST. It discusses employment concepts, planning considerations, capabilities, and the type of support that WMD-CSTs can provide during a response. This information should be shared with key decision makers at local, state, and federal levels.”]
(Revised 3/17/08)
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