Initial Response

  • What is the scope of the incident and the response?
  • How will it affect service delivery?
  • Where are the impacted communities?
  • What population is impacted?
  • What is the anticipated medical surge?
  • Determine communication means
  • Evaluate healthcare organization, staff and supplies
  • Healthcare facility status
  • Consider healthcare facility incident command status
  • Determine health department status
  • Identify who need to know
  • Identify resources to be deployed
  • Consider healthcare facility decompression initiatives

Webinars

  • Mar
    28

    When and How to Respond to Public Health Misinformation

    Region:
    Service Area 5

    Misinformation is a growing threat to public health. But with rapidly evolving guidance and information-sharing at the speed of a click, it can be difficult to effectively combat. During this webinar—inspired by the popularity and utility of the PHCC Misinformation Alerts tool, powered by The Public Good Projects—we will discuss the differences between misinformation and disinformation, when to respond to misinformation, and approaches for responding across multiple channels.

  • Mar
    30

    FEMA Co-Hosts Innovations in Inclusive Emergency Management Webinar

    Region:
    Service Area 5

    The FEMA Office of Disability Integration and Coordination (ODIC) joins the National Association of Councils on Development Disabilities during Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month for the Innovations in Inclusive Emergency Management webinar. For people with disabilities, fully recovering from a disaster often depends on whether those who lead response and recovery efforts understand their needs. The Director of FEMA’s ODIC Sherman Gillums, Jr.

  • Apr
    03

    Building Trust and Trustworthiness in Public Health

    Region:
    Service Area 5

    Description
    Trustworthiness of public health and trust in public health are social determinants of health. Historically, the public health field has struggled to restore trust after failing to effectively engage communities and provide responsive services, particularly with marginalized populations and communities experiencing injustice.

  • Apr
    05

    CISA Active Shooter Preparedness Webinar

    Region:
    Service Area 5

    Given today's ever-changing threat environment, preparing for and training employees to cope with active threats and workplace violence should be a key piece of an organization's emergency action plan.

    A Unique Training Opportunity

    The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is hosting a 2-hour Security Webinar to enhance awareness of, and response to, an active shooter incident.

    Objectives: