PH 460-Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response Resources

Case Studies
Supplemental Course Resources
General Public Health Websites

Case Studies

• A Haze over Hickernoodle City: Biodefense Readiness in a Community
• Exercise Bio-Threat: Biological Preparedness - Bison County, North Dakota
• Suspected Bioterrorism: An E.Coli Outbreak
• Anthrax Threats in the Aftermath of 9/11: Policy Recommendations
• Chickenpox or Smallpox? An Investigation
• Biological Terrorism: Are We Ready?

Supplemental Course Resources

These are materials available at various Internet web sites that supplement and extend the material in the various modules. A few of these resources require special software such as the Adobe Acrobat reader to view files that are in the PDF format or the latest version of RealPlayer for audio-visual materials such as video clips. If you need to, you may obtain the latest Adobe Acrobat reader and/or RealPlayer software at no cost by clicking on the following images:  

PH 461 - What Is Public Health Preparedness & Response?

• CDC Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response web site. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Disaster Response: Principles of Preparation and Coordination (online text). Erik auf der Heide. Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance.
• Bioterrorism and Emergency Readiness Competencies for All Public Health Workers. Gebbie KM. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Columbia University School of Nursing; 2002.
• Emergency Preparedness, Bioterrorism and the States: the First Two Years after September 11. Markowitz G and Rosner D. Milbank Memorial Fund, June 2004.
• Environmental Health: Principles Applicable to Terror Preparedness. (training for environmental health staff developed by the Johns Hopkins Center for Public Health Preparedness)
• Environmental Health: Radiation Terror. (training for environmental health staff developed by the Johns Hopkins Center for Public Health Preparedness)
• Public Health Emergency Preparedness: Fundamentals of the "System." (Background paper in PDF format) Salinsky E. National Health Policy Forum, 2002.
• The Professional in Emergency Management (FEMA self-study course in PDF format)
• Emergency Program Manager: An Orientation to the Position (FEMA self-study course in PDF format)
• Emergency Preparedness, USA (FEMA self-study course in PDF format)
• United Nations Disaster Management and Training Programme
• Aim and Scope of Disaster Management (self-study course materials). University of Wisconsin Disaster Management Center.
  1. Introduction to Disaster Management
  2. Concepts and Terms in Disaster Management
  3. Natural Disaster Assistance and Refugee Operations
  4. Tools and Methods of Disaster Management
  5. Technologies of Disaster Management
• Natural Hazards: Causes and Effects (self-study course materials). University of Wisconsin Disaster Management Center.
  1. Introduction to Natural Hazards
  2. Earthquakes
  3. Tsunamis
  4. Volcanoes
  5. Tropical Cyclones
  6. Floods
  7. Drought
  8. Desertification
  9. Deforestation
     • Appendix 1: Glossary of International Disaster Assistance Teams
     • Appendix 2: Organizational Resources & Sources of Information

Part 462 - Bioterrorism Preparedness & Response

• American Anthrax Outbreak of 2001. UCLA Department of Epidemiology
• Anthrax (web-based tutorial). National Library of Medicine Medline Plus
• Bioterrorism & Emergency Readiness Competencies for All Public Health Workers (in PDF format). Public Health Ready (CDC/NACCHO/Columbia Univ), 2002. 
• CDC Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response web site. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Chicago Department of Public Health Bioterrorism Web Site
• Illinois Department of Public Health Bioterrorism Web Site
• Infectious Diseases Society of America Bioterrorism Information and Resources
• Epidemiologic Information on Bioterrorism. UCLA Department of Epidemiology
• Bioterror (web resources from PBS Nova program on Bioterrorism, which aired November 13, 2001)
• Bioterrorism Videos and Webcasts from CDC. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Bioterrorism Preparedness: A Progress Report (archived webcast describing lessons from 2001 anthrax events). CDC and University of North Carolina School of Public Health; 2002
• Bioterrorism: Implications for Public Health (archived webcast describing national programs). CDC and University of North Carolina School of Public Health; 1999
• Recognition and Management of Bioterrorism Agents (archived webcast presentation on biologic agents). Weber DJ. University of North Carolina School of Public Health; 2001
• Emergency Response to Terrorism (FEMA and National Fire Academy self-study course in PDF format)
• Bioterrorism Provider and Healthcare System Response. Navy Short Course on Bioterrorism.

PH 463 - Public Health Preparedness and Disaster Planning

• Elements of Effective Local Bioterrorism Preparedness: A Planning Primer for Local Public Health Agencies. NACCHO; 2001 (PDF document)
• Hospital Bioterrorism Preparedness Tool. AHRQ (also in PDF format)
• Local Centers for Public Health Preparedness: Models for Strengthening Local Public Health Capacity. National Association of County and City Health Officials; 2001 (PDF document)
• Local Emergency Preparedness and Response Inventory: A Tool for Rapid Assessment of Local Capacity to Respond to Bioterrorism, Outbreaks of Infectious Disease, and Other Public Health Threats and Emergencies. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; 2001 (PDF document)
• Local Health Jurisdiction Capacity for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
• Local Variation in Public Health Preparedness: Lessons from California. Lurie N et al. Health Affairs 2004.
• Preparing for a Bioterrorist Attack: Legal and Administrative Strategies. Hoffman RE. Emerging Infectious Diseases 2003;9(2)
• State Emergency Preparedness and Response Inventory: A Tool for Rapid Assessment of State Capacity to Respond to Bioterrorism, Outbreaks of Infectious Disease, and Other Public Health Threats and Emergencies. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; 2001 (PDF document)
• Disaster Preparedness (self-study course materials). University of Wisconsin Disaster Management Center.
  1. Introduction to Disaster Preparedness
  2. Prerequisites
  3. Preparedness Plans
  4. Action Plans and Procedures
  5. Training Issues and Models
  6. Issues in Preparedness Planning
  7. Preparedness Roles and Responsibilities
  8. Public Awareness and Warnings
     • Appendix I: Legal Authority, Elements of Legislation
     • Appendix II: Hurricane Preparedness Measures
     • Appendix III: Actions by Government Ministries - A Checklist
     • Appendix IV: Action Plans
     • Appendix V: Gap Identification in Disaster Planning
     • Appendix VI: Predictions, Forecasts and Warning

PH 464 - Public Health Emergency Response Management

• FEMA's Online Basic Incident Command System Self-Study Course (Basic Incident Command System also available in PDF format)
• Incident Command System: Physician Interface and Familiarization (ICS training for physicians developed by the Johns Hopkins Center for Public Health Preparedness)
• Medical Examiners, Coroners, and Biologic Terrorism: A Guidebook for Surveillance and Case Management. MMWR 2004;53(RR08):1-27
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) (FEMA self-study course, with link to online version of course)
• Orientation to Hazardous Materials for Medical Personnel (FEMA self-study course in PDF format)
• Bioterrorism and Health System Preparedness Issue Briefs. AHRQ.
• NIOSH Emergency Response Resources
• Principles of Disaster Management (self-study course materials). University of Wisconsin Disaster Management Center.
  1. Introduction to Disaster Management
  2. Program Planning
  3. Decision Making
  4. Information Management
  5. Program, Supervision, Monitoring and Control
  6. Personnel and Personnel Management
  7. Leadership
  8. Motivation
  9. Group Dynamics in Disasters
  10. Managing Work Groups
  11. Personnel Evaluation
  12. Structuring Organizations
  13. Organizational Development
  14. Criteria for Assessing a Program
  15. Project Completion and Transfer
• Disaster Response (self-study course materials). University of Wisconsin Disaster Management Center.
  1. Introduction to Natural Disaster Response 
  2. Disaster Response Planning
  3. Disaster Response Roles and Responsibilities
  4. Initial Emergency Operations
  5. Emergency Operations by Sector - Part 1 (Part 2)
  6. Emergency Operations Support
  7. Emergency Operations Management
  8. Recovery and Rehabilitation
  9. Accountability as a Program Philosophy
     • Appendix A: Barangay Disaster Manual, Government of the Philippines
     • Appendix B: Emergency Rescue Training Manual
     • Appendix C: Gap Identification Checklist
     • Appendix D: Standing Operating Procedures
     • Appendix E: Food-for-Work Guidelines
     • Appendix F: Disaster Information Resources

PH 465 - Assessment & Surveillance in Public Health Emergencies

• Damage and Needs Assessment (self-study course materials). University of Wisconsin Disaster Management Center.
  1. Introduction to Damage and Needs Assessment
  2. Common Approaches to Assessment
  3. Assessment Teams
  4. Survey Methods
  5. Assessment Tools and Techniques
  6. Assessment Planning
  7. Assessment of Needs for Emergency Supplies and Services
  8. Assessment Procedures for Housing
  9. Initial Disaster Assessment Procedures for Agriculture
  10. Assessment of Damage to Lifelines and Critical Facilities
  11. Setting Up Surveillance Systems after a Disaster
  12. Assessment of Droughts and Famines
• Use of Information Technologies and Decision Support Systems in Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response. AHRQ Evidence Report/Technology Assessment
• Community Needs Assessment of Lower Manhattan Residents Following the World Trade Center Attacks -- Manhattan, New York City, 2001. CDC; MMWR 2002;51(Special Issue):10-13
• Syndromic Surveillance for Bioterrorism Following the Attacks on the World Trade Center -- New York City, 2001. CDC; MMWR 2002;51(Special Issue):13-15
• Deaths in World Trade Center Terrorist Attacks -- New York City, 2001. CDC; MMWR 2002;51(Special Issue):16-18
• New Classification for Deaths and Injuries Involving Terrorism. CDC; MMWR 2002;51(Special Issue):18-19

PH 466 - Recovery and Evaluation for Public Health Emergencies

• Disaster Response (self-study course materials). University of Wisconsin Disaster Management Center.
  • Recovery and Rehabilitation
• Injuries and Illnesses Among New York City Fire Department Rescue Workers After Responding to the World Trade Center Attacks. CDC; MMWR 2002 51(Special Issue):1-5
• Psychological and Emotional Effects of the September 11 Attacks on the World Trade Center -- Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York, 2001. CDC; MMWR 2002 51(35):784-786
• Self-Reported Increase in Asthma Severity After the September 11 Attacks on the World Trade Center -- Manhattan, New York. CDC; MMWR 2002 51(35):781-784
• Impact of September 11 Attacks on Workers in the Vicinity of the World Trade Center -- New York City. CDC; MMWR 2002 51(Special Issue):8-10
• Use of Respiratory Protection Among Responders at the World Trade Center Site -- New York City, September 2001. CDC; MMWR 2002 51(Special Issue):6-8

PH 467 - Risk Communication in Public Health Emergencies

• CDC Responds: Risk Communication and Bioterrorism. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and University of North Carolina School of Public Health archived webcast (December 6, 2001) featuring Dr. Peter Sandman. Related materials include Sandman's Bioterrorism and Risk Communication: Guidelines for Action.
• ASTHO Risk Communication Tools
• Disaster Response: Principles of Preparation and Coordination. (online text) Chapter 9: Communication with the Public and Chapter 10: The Media, Friend or Foe. Eric Auf der Heide. Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance.
• Keeping Your Head in a Crisis: Responding to the Communication Challenges Posed by Bioterrorism. Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) archived webcast (March 6, 2002) featuring Dr. Vincent Covello.
• Media Interactions with the Public in Emergency Situations: Four Case Studies. Federal Research Division, Library of Congress.
• Talking about Scary Stuff: Health Communications in Crises. University of North Carolina School of Public Health archived webcast (December 13, 2001). 

General Public Health Websites

Public Health Search and Gateway Sites:

• National Library of Medicine Grateful Med and PubMed search site
• Health Finder: DHHS sponsored gateway site
• Fedstats: federal agency data and information
• Health World Online
• Public Health search tools

Public Health and Medical Organization Sites:

• World Health Organization
• Pan American Health Organization
• American Public Health Association
• Association of State and Territorial Health Officials
• National Association of County and City Health Officials
• Public Health Foundation
• Association of Schools of Public Health
• American Medical Association
• American Nurses Association
• American Hospital Association
• American Association of Medical Colleges

Federal Health Agencies:

• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration
• Health Services and Resources Administration
• National Institutes of Health
• Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• U.S. Federal Government FY 2001 Budget (proposed)
• Public Health Functions Project

Selected State and Local Public Health Agencies:

• State Health Agencies on the Web
• Illinois Department of Public Health
• Missouri Department of Health
• Chicago Department of Public Health
• DuPage County (IL) Health Department
• St. Charles County (MO) Health Department
• UIC School of Public Health

Health Data and Information Sites:

• Community Health Tool Box
• Healthy People 2010 Toolkit
• Healthy People 2010 home page (data for HP 2010 objectives available here)
• Healthy People 2000 home page
• Health U.S. 2002 Web Site (Health US 2002 available here)
• U.S. Census data
• CDC's Mortality & Morbidity Weekly Reports
• National Center for Health Statistics
• CDC WONDER
• IPLAN data set (Illinois Project for Local Assessment of Needs)
• Data on Chicago community areas
• Catalog of local and Illinois data sets
• Catalog of national data sets
• MMWR tables for specific weeks and reporting areas

Other Sites:

• Chicago Tribune
• New York Times
• Time Magazine
• USA Today

Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Series Resources last revised July 25, 2005 (dkapadia)